MEXICO CITY – President Claudia Sheinbaum's administration aims to protect Mexico's economic interests and effectively manage immigration by implementing certain policies in response to the anticipated challenges of President-elect Trump's return to power. We are considering adjusting the
Concerned that the incoming Trump administration's actions could be harmful to Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum and other officials expressed their determination to maintain positive bilateral relations while emphasizing Mexico's sovereignty. At a recent press conference, she reassured Mexicans that there was “no reason for concern” about the election results and expressed confidence in the stability of bilateral relations. “We will work with dialogue and respect for sovereignty,” she said.
Rodrigo Montes de Oca, a scholar at the Baker Institute's U.S.-Mexico Center, told Fox News Digital that “bilateral relations are no longer reduced to a single issue, but are addressed in a broader way. It will be done,” he said. “Former President López Obrador (AMLO) was very skillful in focusing the entire bilateral relationship on a single issue: migration,” he explained.
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He added: “If AMLO had cooperated on immigration, the Biden administration would have turned its back on important issues like national security, fentanyl trafficking, and all the anti-democratic policies that Mexico has promoted. “Now the Trump administration will come into power, and everything will change.” Adding to the complexity, the focus is not only on immigration but also on trade and security, during which President Trump announced during the campaign that he would release U.S. government intelligence information if Mexico did not cooperate on these issues. I even said it. This relationship will likely be approached in a more comprehensive way with Mexican politicians connected to drug cartels, but I don't think the Mexican government is prepared for that. ”
Mexico is expected to tighten its immigration policies due to President Trump's plans for mass deportations and tighter immigration controls. This could include increased enforcement at the southern border and greater cooperation with U.S. authorities to effectively manage migration flows. Such measures are intended to address U.S. concerns while preserving Mexico's sovereignty and humanitarian efforts.
President Claudia Sheinbaum is continuing Mexico's existing strategy to control and deter migrant caravans heading to the United States. These measures include deploying the National Guard and other security forces to intercept and disperse groups of migrants at the southern border. This approach is intended to prevent large caravans from forming and advancing north.
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The Mexican government has organized flights to return migrants to their countries of origin in an effort to reduce the number of people attempting to cross Mexico en route to the United States. Mexico continues to work closely with U.S. authorities and Policies to control the surge in individuals seeking to enter the United States, which accepts deported immigrants and controls immigration flows.
President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on Mexican exports, particularly in the auto sector, has prompted Mexico to consider reciprocal measures. Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard hinted that Mexico could impose its own tariffs on U.S. imports if U.S. tariffs were imposed, underscoring the potential economic impact on both countries.
“Mexico needs to have a comprehensive plan in place to deal with the violence occurring in the country, or face economic repercussions,” Montes de Oca told Fox News Digital. “This could have an impact on the renegotiation of the agreement.” USMCA trade agreement In response to President Trump's previous threat of military action against drug cartels, Mexico may strengthen its security strategy to reduce the risk of unilateral intervention by the United States, which the Mexican government fears.
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Mexico's Senate President Gerardo Fernández Noronha said: “Donald Trump is a difficult man, but he doesn't take fire. He knows very well the importance of our relationship with our country, and he knows very well the importance of Mexico.” Ta. He thanked the American community and said he had received critical support from Mexicans during the election. “Claudia Sheinbaum has the ability, solidity, character, preparation, and public support to do right by him.''
Rep. Raul Torres, a representative for Mexicans Abroad, told Fox News Digital that the administration of President Claudia Sheinbaum is strengthening its southern border security strategy by deploying the National Guard and increasing the presence of the National Immigration Institute. Similarly, given the upcoming USMCA trade agreement negotiations, she will have to change the narrative and new ways of negotiating with the United States. We have to put the economic agenda front and center. They opened businesses, created jobs, and voted for Donald Trump.”
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Experts believe it is still too early and uncertain to know to what extent the Sheinbaum administration is prepared to change certain positions and policies to benefit relations with the United States. . Her predecessor was primarily involved in the security field, as he preferred protecting rather than fighting criminal groups. She has promised continuity in everything, and security policy could be the biggest point of tension with the incoming Trump administration.
