Mexico braces for renewed trade tensions under Trump, facing possible tariffs and border closures.

Mexico faces a second term under Donald Trump, with potential threats of border closures, tariffs, and military intervention. President Claudia Sheinbaum, more ideological than her predecessor, may take a nationalistic stance. The US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement is up for review, and Trump could push for renegotiations due to Mexico's recent legal changes. Despite $800 billion in cross-border trade, analysts warn that Mexico's optimism about avoiding friction with Trump may be misplaced.

November 11, 2024
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