The starter to February 2025, the entity of Mexico and Canada were notified with the abrupt decree for the 25% increase in tariffs by the United States, order that was headed by the American president, Donald Trump. As issued by the leadership of the White House, The product tax standard will be executed from next Tuesday; Faced with the diplomatic crisis, the prime minister, Justin Trudeau and the president of the Republic, Claudia Sheinbaumthey have established conversations for the resolution of the agreement involving the three nations.
A few hours ago, the leadership of the White House American reported the signing of the order to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China which provides for an increase of 25%. Said decree was executed under the International Emergency Emergency Powers Law (IEEPA), which allows the Republican President to take economic measures in case of national security threats.
However, this measure involves a severe risk to the economies of the countries involved; As part of this, the Prime Minister of Canada He assured that the entity will impose 25% tariffs On certain American products, in response to commercial rates implemented by the president of USA. Also, Trudeau announced that he had conversations of the subject with the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.
It is important to mention that the US entity executed said pressure measure for the eradication of issues of insecurity, drug trafficking and migration that afflict the mentioned entities. Given the American political controversial, the leadership of Canada showed a firm position before the defense of its sovereignty, in addition to establishing possible union strategies with Mexico.
Through a statement issued in the Canadian government platform, The management informed that since February 1, Prime Minister Trudeau held diplomatic conversations with the president of Mexico, Claudia Sheinbaum; The foregoing on the tariff crisis approaching.
According to the first reports, Trudeau and the president of Mexico They specified a dialogue via telephone to address the problems generated after the 25% tariff increase established by the United States. Both administrations talked about the deep ties between the peoples, the solid commercial relationship, as well as the investment issues that involve Canada and Mexico.
During the conversation, the leaders agreed on the importance of preserving the competitiveness and prosperity of North America, Likewise, the imposition of American tariffs directed for both countries was discussed. In response to US policies, leaders will reaffirm efforts to improve border security and combat the illegal drug trafficking.
Although the statement does not abound in details, the trade said that Trudeau and Sheinbaum They agreed to continue working together for the benefit of areas of common interest, as well as maintaining solid bilateral relations between Canada and Mexico.
As mentioned above, the leadership of the White House The signing of the order reported to impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China which provides for a 25%increase. This decree is part of a eradication strategy related to the Migration, drug and weapons traffic which attributes ‘responsibility’ to the aforementioned countries.
One of the first nations to pronounce was Mexico, who in the voice of his representative, Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, He issued his position in disapproval for the new unilateral measure proposed by the United States. In addition to rejection of tariffs, the Government of the Republic He endorsed that he does not seek confrontation with any country, emphasizing the issuance of a call to dialogue to maintain an agreement that benefits the nations that include the commercial treaty.
