Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's ability to reach an agreement with President Donald Trump could serve as a model for other world leaders navigating trade disputes with the United States, analysts say.
The conversation that led to the pausing of blanket tariffs on the country was described to the Wall Street Journal as tense and lengthy, with Sheinbaum maintaining a firm stance on trade, drugs, and migration while avoiding direct confrontation with Trump. Eventually a pause was agreed after Mexico committed to send 10,000 troops to the border to help fight human and drug smuggling, especially fentanyl.
