With Economy Already Suffering, Mexicans Brace for Painful Trump Tariffs

An analyst tells the Sun that ‘if there are any tariffs, any tariffs at all, in addition to the ones that may already be in force … that’s going to have a tremendously negative effect on the economy.’

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President Trump at the White House, February 27, 2025. Carl Court/pool via AP

MEXICO CITY — As President Trump announces that painful tariffs on Canada and Mexico are a fait accompli that will take effect Tuesday, Mexicans are wondering what additional concessions President Sheinbaum could offer to appease America’s commander-in-chief. 

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