Trump says Mexico only offers the U.S. 'spicy tamales and tomatoes'
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Friday that Mexico has nothing to offer the United States except for 'spicy tamales and tomatoes.' However, he clarified that he does not intend to disrupt the trade relationship because he gets along 'very well' with his Mexican counterpart, Claudia Sheinbaum. Trump made these comments while responding to questions from reporters in the Oval Office regarding his threat to cut trade with countries that maintain a trade surplus with the U.S. He emphasized that the U.S. has all the necessary resources, saying, 'We have oil, we have everything.' Trump also praised his good relationship with Sheinbaum and expressed his intention to maintain historical trade ties with Mexico. He referred to the tensions between the U.S. and Canada, exacerbated by the breakdown of bilateral trade talks and the imposition of U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, which Ottawa plans to respond to with similar tariffs next week. This situation raises questions about the future of the USMCA trade agreement signed by the three North American countries in 2018. Last Tuesday, Sheinbaum stated that despite the challenges in the relationship with Washington, she is hopeful for an 'understanding' in security and trade areas. The most recent round of USMCA review talks took place in July in Mexico City, where trade representatives from both nations discussed tariffs on the automotive industry, steel, aluminum, agriculture, and economic security. Following that meeting, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer and Mexican Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard agreed to continue discussions in September.
AI summary · Source: Telemundo McAllen (KTLM) →
