By Will Grant, BBC Central America and Cuba Correspondent Mexico
During this trade crisis, President Claudia Sheinbaum called for “steep heads” and “peace”.
Even Friday, she said she was confident at the last minute of 25% of the tariffs for Mexican goods. And so this was proven after an early call with President Trump.
Announcing the agreement soon, she barely wiped a smile from her face, and her fans announced what they see as a master class in how to negotiate with Donald Trump.
Yes, she agreed to send the troops of the National Guard to the border to focus on the fentanyl control, but the main thing she fixed what she wanted from Trump.
As well as the obvious-malpus on the tariff-she also made Trump “promise” that the United States would make more to fight militants.
But she also bought herself another vital importance: time.
She now has a few weeks to rely on the items agreed in this phone and turn temporary tariffs into a permanent one.
Secretary of State Mark Rubio is expected to visit Mexico soon to discuss these issues, and a joint Fentonile group will be created with Mexican and American health and security officials.
If, in fact, Sheinbaum succeeds in preventing further trading performance, it will become the first significant victory for its new government, having received only October. And this can set a tone for future interactions with President Trump and his administration.
