The China Mail - Mexico defies Trump's demands

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Mexico defies Trump's demands




Since Donald Trump took office as US president once again, relations between the US and Mexico have returned to the spotlight. Trade, migration and security are at the heart of bilateral discussions. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has positioned herself as a staunch opponent of Trump, responding to his demands and threats with diplomatic skill and national sovereignty.

A key point of contention is migration. Trump has announced plans to drastically reduce irregular immigration at the southern border of the United States and to rely on Mexico's support in doing so. He threatened to impose punitive tariffs if Mexico did not take sufficient action against the influx of migrants. Sheinbaum, however, has made it clear that Mexico will not compromise its sovereignty. She emphasised that the migration issue must be resolved through bilateral cooperation and respect for migrants' rights, rather than through unilateral measures. She also rejected Trump's proposal to send US troops to Mexico to combat drug trafficking. “Our sovereignty is not for sale,” she said in a public statement.

Mexico is also standing firm on trade. Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of up to 25 per cent on Mexican imports if the country does not change its policy on migration and drug trafficking. This threat is aimed in particular at the highly interconnected automotive sector, which is of great economic importance to both countries. Mexico is the United States' most important trading partner, and more than 75 percent of Mexican exports go to the United States. Nevertheless, Sheinbaum has emphasised that Mexico is not prepared to sacrifice its economic interests. Instead, she is focusing on negotiations and expanding economic relations in order to reduce dependence on the United States and open up new markets.

Another point of conflict is security policy. Trump has classified Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organisations and hinted that the US could intervene militarily if Mexico fails to bring the situation under control. Sheinbaum has firmly rejected these threats and pointed out that combating drug trafficking is a shared responsibility of both countries. She called on the US to stop the illegal trade in weapons across the border, which she said was fuelling violence in Mexico. ‘The solution does not lie in military intervention, but in controlling the border and reducing demand for drugs in the US,’ Sheinbaum said.

Despite the tensions, there are also areas where Mexico and the US are cooperating. For example, both countries have agreed to tighten controls on Mexico's southern border to stem the flow of migrants from Central America. Mexico is also seeking to use its role as a transit country for Chinese products to gain a strategic position in the trade war between the US and China. This could give Mexico additional room for negotiation.

Overall, it is clear that Mexico under Claudia Sheinbaum's leadership is pursuing a clear line towards the US. Instead of confrontation, she is focusing on diplomatic negotiations and strengthening national sovereignty. Whether this will be enough to curb Trump's demands remains to be seen. What is certain, however, is that Mexico is not prepared to bow to the unilateral measures of the US and is instead pushing for a partnership-based solution to the challenges they face together.