By Edith Loyola 
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo announced that her administration has initiated communications with the transition team of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. These efforts come in response to recent remarks by the incoming president regarding the potential imposition of a 25% tariff on Mexican and Canadian products.
During her morning press conference at the National Palace, Sheinbaum explained that Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente and Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard have been engaging with Trump’s representatives.
“The foreign minister, along with Ramón de la Fuente, is in contact with President Trump’s team. The idea is to establish communication in the coming days, although Thanksgiving is approaching in the United States,” the president stated.
Sheinbaum also noted that a potential meeting between her and Trump is under consideration, pending appropriate circumstances.
“In due course, there will be a dialogue between him and me. We are not sitting idly by,” Sheinbaum stressed.
Concerns About the Impact of Tariffs
In this context, Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard raised concerns about the potential economic fallout of Trump’s proposed tariffs. According to analyses conducted with various companies, these measures could affect both U.S. consumers and the industrial sector.
“These tariffs will harm U.S. consumers and businesses alike, with a potential loss of around 400,000 jobs,” Ebrard warned.
He further explained that the primary industries at risk would be major U.S. automakers, including General Motors, Stellantis, and Ford.
“This is a tax that will primarily impact the industrial and technological sectors, which are critical to the U.S. economy,” Ebrard added.
Emphasis on Bilateral Dialogue
According to Sheinbaum, the Mexican government is maintaining open communication channels with Trump’s transition team. This outreach is aimed at preventing further economic tensions and fostering mutual understanding between the two administrations for the benefit of both economies.
Concrete progress in negotiations is expected in the coming days, following the conclusion of Thanksgiving celebrations in the United States.