""So what do we propose?" Sheinbaum said at her morning press conference Thursday. "If this problems reduces, then we evidently want to see that 25% (tariff) shrink.""
""There's a sort of uncertainty that hangs over the relationship," Shifter said. "Sheinbaum likely feels incredibly frustrated because she has taken major steps toward dealing with the cartels. And it never seems to be enough to satisfy Trump.""
Claudia Sheinbaum has pursued a strategy of pairing tougher action on cartels with diplomatic outreach to avoid punitive U.S. tariffs. Security operations under Sheinbaum have delivered cartel affiliates to American authorities and contributed to lower fentanyl seizures at the U.S. border. Sheinbaum proposed linking a reduction of a threatened 25% tariff to measurable declines in fentanyl trafficking. U.S. willingness to reciprocate with concessions remains limited, producing frustration as concrete Mexican measures do not guarantee tariff relief. Recent meetings with U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasized continued cooperation and efforts to negotiate a security agreement that respects Mexican sovereignty.
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