INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard points to concrete numbers behind the threats.The proposed tariffs would eliminate 400,000 American jobs
US pickup truck prices would rise by $3,000 per vehicle
These changes would hit General Motors and Ford particularly hard.Mexico prepares practical countermeasures to defend its economic interests
The government explores retaliatory tariffs while strengthening trade partnerships with the European Union and Brazil.This strategy aims to
reduce dependency on US markets
The Mexican peso dropped to 20.78 against the dollar
Financial analysts project further decline to 21.75 pesos per dollar by 2025.President Sheinbaum takes a measured diplomatic approach to the
She seeks direct dialogue with Trump before his January inauguration
These new threats could trigger similar economic disruptions across North America.Both countries face potential losses in jobs, trade
volume, and economic stability
Mexico maintains its commitment to free market principles and trade independence.The government balances diplomatic engagement with
practical economic defenses
This approach protects Mexican interests while keeping doors open for negotiation.The economic data shows deep interconnections between both
Any trade restrictions would ripple through supply chains and consumer prices
These effects would impact workers and businesses on both sides of the border.
