Mexico President says American claims about Cartel is an “slander” alliance, they promise to take revenge on Trump’s tariffs

Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum She angrily rejected the accusation by the United States that her government had an alliance with drug cartels and vowed to take revenge on cleaning Donald Trump tariffs.

Tensions between closely related neighbors rose after the White House said Trump would sting up 25% of tariffs On Mexican, as well as Canadian slave because of illegal immigration and drug smuggling.

Sheinbaum said she had told her Minister of Economy, Marcelo Ebord, “in order to implement the plan B where we work, which includes tariff and non-Tariff measures in defense of Mexico’s interest.”

Ebard called Trump’s tariffs a “gross violation” of the United States Agreement with Mexico and Canada.

Sheinbaum also returned after Washington accused his government of having a “unbearable alliance” with drug trafficking groups.

“We categorically reject the defamation that the White House made against the Mexican government on federations with criminal organizations,” Sheinbaum wrote on social networks.

“If there is such an alliance anywhere, it’s in US stores Sell ​​a large drive weapon These criminal groups, “she added.

“If the United States and its agencies have wanted to get rid of the serious consumption of fental in their country, they can fight the sale of narcotics on the streets of their main cities, and they do not do so, and money laundering is generated by a team of illegal activity that has harmed their population so much “Sheinbaum said.

Although American politicians and analysts have previously cited the cooperation of the Mexican government with cartels, it is the first time a formal accusation, said retired Mexican diplomat Agustin Gutierrez Canet.

“It is really unprecedented that the US government has now officially connected the Mexican government with drug trade in an official document,” he told AFP.

“Trump uses this pressure rhetoric, but this should never be easily taken,” he added.

Analysts said the tariffs imposed by the biggest trade partner in Mexico would cause a big blow to the second largest economy of Latin America.

The United States bought more than 80% of Mexico exports last year, according to official data.

“Since exports to the US make up about 20 percent of its GDP, today’s tariffs could also be able to bring a Canadian and Mexican economy in the recession later this year,” the Capital Economics Company wrote to clients.

Consumers can face with increase in fruits, vegetables and nuts imported from Mexico, including avocado.

The US 2023 imported more than $ 45 billion in Mexico agricultural products, including fresh strawberries, raspberries, tomatoes and beef, according to US Ministry of Agriculture. Now they also import Mexican beer, tequila and other drinks and alcoholic drinks.

A 25% tariff could lead to a fall of Mexican exports of about 12%, according to Gabriel Siller, head of economic analysis for the Banco financial group.

Mexican gross domestic product “could drop by four percent of 2025, if the tariff remained in force throughout the year,” she warned.

“By the end of 2024, Mexico was on the verge of recession. If that tariff lasts for several months, the Mexican economy will fall into a difficult recession,” Siller added.