Opinion: How Mexico can strike back if Trump follows through on threats
Briefly

President-elect Donald Trump aims to intensify his America First foreign policy, particularly focusing on Mexico, potentially sparking significant diplomatic tensions given the repercussions for the region.
Trump's approach threatens Mexico through mass deportations, leading to a strain on resources, tariffs that may cripple exports, and military incursions that could undermine Mexican sovereignty.
In response to Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum could utilize trade leverage, including halting drug and immigration cooperation, taxing U.S. businesses, and potentially courting China for alliances.
While Sheinbaum wants to avoid a trade war, the aggressive posturing from Trump necessitates discussion on retaliatory actions that could reshape U.S.-Mexico relations in unpredictable ways.
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