Sheinbaum is confident in an agreement with the US on 30% tariffs.

From the Yaqui land of Vícam, Sonora, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum broke her silence in the face of the latest attack by former and current U.S. President Donald Trump, who announced the imposition of 30% tariffs on all Mexican products exported to the United States beginning August 1, 2025.

The news, which fell like a bombshell in economic and diplomatic circles, immediately triggered a reaction from the Mexican government, which is already working on a strategy to reach an agreement to curb the tariffs without compromising on the most important issue: national sovereignty.

During the inauguration of an IMSS-Bienestar hospital, Sheinbaum sounded firm but optimistic. She revealed that a Mexican delegation led by Marcelo Ebrard, the current Secretary of Economy, is already in Washington participating in bilateral discussions.

"Our colleagues inform us that there are conditions for reaching a good agreement with the United States," the president assured.

Accompanied by Yaqui indigenous leaders and members of her cabinet, Sheinbaum made it clear that Mexico will not bow to external pressure, but is committed to a diplomatic path to avoid a trade escalation that could affect millions of Mexican workers and businesses.

The president took advantage of the stage to deliver a double-edged message: conciliatory on the economic front, but categorical on the political front. In response to Trump's statements, accusing Mexico of not doing enough against drug trafficking, Sheinbaum responded calmly and proudly:

"We know what we can work with the United States, and also what we can't. And there's one thing that's never negotiable: the sovereignty of our country."

His words, spoken before representatives of indigenous communities, reinforced the nationalist tone that has marked his leadership: the defense of the Mexican people as the guiding principle of his government.

The tariff announcement comes in a complex political context. Trump, campaigning for reelection, has opted for protectionist rhetoric, blaming Mexico for allowing drugs and violence into the US.

In a letter posted on social media, the former Republican president said that "Mexico hasn't done enough" and that cartels are seeking to "turn North America into a playground for drug trafficking."

Therefore, he justified the tariff measure as an act of national protection. However, the decision will also affect other exporting nations, such as China and Canada, further complicating the global outlook.

Amid the tense situation, Sheinbaum has opted for a diplomatic strategy with a low media profile, but with a high impact on the negotiations. Bilateral contacts are expected to intensify in the coming days, with the participation of key ministries such as the Ministry of Economy, Finance, Energy, and Foreign Affairs.

Mexico's position is clear: avoid a trade war without compromising its principles, maintaining access to the U.S. market without submitting to unacceptable conditions.

"We have a cool head and represent the dignity of the Mexican people. We always triumph," Sheinbaum concluded to applause.

As the August 1 deadline approaches, the course of the negotiations will set a precedent in the Mexico-United States relationship. Sheinbaum's firmness and Trump's political pressure paint an uncertain picture, but one full of possibilities for reaffirming Mexico's role as a sovereign and strategic player in North America.