Sheinbaum and Trump Agree to 90-Day Delay on U.S. Tariff Hike for Mexican Goods
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, July 31, 2025. X/ @Claudiashein
July 31, 2025 Hour: 2:13 pm
‘We have the best deal possible, even compared to other nations,’ the Mexican president said.
During a phone call on Thursday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reached an agreement with U.S. President Donald Trump to postpone by 90 days the implementation of a 30% tariff on Mexican products.
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“We have the best deal possible, even compared to other nations,” she said, adding that the extension will allow further dialogue with the U.S. government to build a “longer-term” agreement.
The agreement also safeguards the trade deal between Mexico, the United States, and Canada (USMCA), Sheinbaum noted, explaining that current U.S. tariffs of 25% on fentanyl, 25% on automobiles, and 50% on steel, aluminum, and copper apply to products that are not covered under the USMCA.
“Our strategy of keeping a cool head, staying composed, and firmly defending our principles has worked,” she said. Nevertheless, Sheinbaum acknowledged that Mexico’s proposals to reduce the trade deficit were left out of Thursday’s negotiations. She emphasized that the agreement “did not involve” any additional actions on the part of the Mexican government.
Sheinbaum said Mexico would now seek to maintain a good commercial relationship with the United States and secure “the greatest possible benefit” in the global market. She stressed that the key to reaching an agreement with the U.S. was “mutual respect.”
“It must be said, President Trump treats us with respect in every call we’ve had — and there have been several. And we may disagree, but the treatment has been respectful,” she said.
The Mexican leader stated that the U.S. government is aware that Mexico is its main trading partner and recognizes the Mexican government’s efforts on security.
“The progress we’ve made in the security agreement has been very important. The agreement is practically finalized… It is based on principles we’ve always upheld: respect for our sovereignty and territory, the trust that must exist between both countries, and collaboration and cooperation without subordination,” she concluded.
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Source: EFE
