The President of the United States, Donald Trump, reported that he had a “very successful” phone conversation with the President of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum, in which both leaders agreed to extend a trade agreement for 90 days, which includes high tariffs on key Mexican exports.
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Through a message on his social networks, Trump detailed that Mexico will continue to pay a 25% tariff on fentanyl, 25% on automobiles, and 50% on steel, aluminum, and copper. According to the U.S. president, this measure is part of a joint effort to address the “complexities” of the bilateral relationship, especially regarding the common border.
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“More and more, we are getting to know and understand each other,” Trump wrote about his chat with Sheinbaum.
Mexico will eliminate non-tariff barriers
In addition to the extension of tariffs, the US president stated that the Mexican government agreed to immediately eliminate its non-tariff trade barriers, although the specific measures were not specified.
Trump indicated that over the next 90 days, both governments will seek to reach a new permanent trade agreement, although he left open the possibility of extending the negotiations for a longer period if necessary.
Border security coordination
Donald Trump also emphasized that there will be ongoing cooperation in border security, with an emphasis on combating drugs, drug distribution, and illegal migration to the United States.
Key figures from his cabinet were present on the call, including Vice President JD Vance; Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent; Secretary of State Marco Rubio; and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick.
This announcement comes at a time when relations between both countries are in a critical phase due to migratory flows, drug trafficking violence, and the revision of the USMCA.