Mexico Considers Imposing Tariffs on Non-FTA Nations

Mexico Considers Imposing Tariffs on Non-FTA Nations
Above: Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a daily press conference on Sept. 4, 2025. Image copyright: Yuri Cortez/AFP/Getty Images

The Spin

Establishment-critical narrative

Mexico has capitulated to U.S. economic coercion. If violating multilateral rules with unilateral tariffs wasn't enough, the U.S. now coerces other countries into breaking trade norms through self-serving moves that harm global economic cooperation. This short-sighted approach disregards long-term development interests and forces nations to abandon their multilateral commitments under pressure.

Pro-establishment narrative

Sheinbaum's calm and constructive approach has delivered remarkable diplomatic victories for Mexico, strengthening economic sovereignty while avoiding retaliatory measures that would further harm Mexican citizens. Plan Mexico is poised to mitigate the impact of U.S. tariff threats while providing Washington with reasons to actively welcome Mexico's response.

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