Mexico will consistently reap benefits, asserts Sheinbaum; diplomacy is instrumental in evading tariffs, he claims
In the realm of international trade, Mexico is currently grappling with a complex situation regarding its cattle exports to the United States. President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo believes that there may be a hidden U.S. agenda not to allow Mexico's growth, as the current status of tariffs on Mexican cattle exports reflects significant challenges.
However, it's essential to clarify that the U.S. has not imposed explicit tariffs on Mexican cattle, but has blocked beef exports due to health concerns, primarily the presence of the New World screwworm, a pest affecting cattle health. This has led to a substantial decline in U.S. imports of Mexican cattle, with May 2025 imports dropping 64% compared to the previous month.
In response, Mexican authorities are actively working with the U.S. government and industry groups to manage the situation. Mexico is confronting the issue by managing supply challenges such as drought conditions and cattle stock shortages, importing feeder cattle from Nicaragua, and complying with stringent USDA quarantine and insecticide protocols required by the U.S.
Meanwhile, in another sector, a 17% tariff has been imposed on fresh tomatoes from Mexico after the U.S. withdrew from a previous suspension agreement related to antidumping duties. Negotiations are ongoing between Mexican authorities and U.S. authorities to mitigate the impact of this tariff.
President Sheinbaum Pardo remains optimistic about Mexico's ability to overcome these challenges, stating that Mexico has historically overcome various obstacles. She also condemned the 'unjustified' Uber fare hike and emphasised that the diplomatic efforts to prevent tariffs from rising are ongoing.
The Mexican government has also condemned a recent incident involving a Campeche journalist's censorship, suggesting that the journalist's censorship was motivated by a desire not to irritate the governor.
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As the situation unfolds, it is clear that the U.S. tariffs have created supply constraints and elevated prices in the U.S. beef market, influencing longer-term herd management decisions on both sides of the border. The Mexican government's stance remains firm: they will not tolerate the Uber fare hike, and they are actively working against the tariffs imposed by the U.S., which President Sheinbaum Pardo refers to as "Trump's tariffs."
- Although the U.S. has not explicitly imposed tariffs on Mexican cattle, the ongoing war-and-conflicts over cattle exports has led to a 17% tariff on fresh tomatoes from Mexico, as part of the policy-and-legislation in the field of international trade.
- In the realm of politics, President Sheinbaum Pardo from Mexico is addressing not only the current challenges in cattle exports to the U.S., but also condemns the Uber fare hike, advocating for continued diplomatic efforts to alleviate tariffs and maintain the general-news balance between the two nations.
