U.S. and Mexican Officials in Talks as Tariff Deadline Approaches
As the deadline for President Donald Trump’s tariffs nears, discussions between the United States and Mexico continue, highlighting the complex economic and security ties between the two nations.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio engaged in dialogue with Mexico’s Foreign Minister Juan Ramón de la Fuente, focusing on critical topics such as U.S. automobile industry protection, border security, and drug cartel activities, as confirmed by the State Department.
The proposed tariffs include a broad application to goods from Mexico, alongside specific tariffs targeting foreign-manufactured cars. Mexico hosts numerous automotive plants that supply vehicles to American manufacturers.
Meanwhile, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum held a meeting with U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in Mexico City. Noem, in a subsequent Fox News interview, discussed her request for Mexico to share biometric data on migrants. However, Sheinbaum clarified to the press that Mexico does not maintain such data.
Prior to meeting with Sheinbaum, Noem was in Colombia, where she signed an agreement to enhance biometric data sharing between the U.S. and Colombia.
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