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Tue, January 14, 2025

Mexican president might avoid Trump's 'day one' tariffs

Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador expressed confidence on January 14, 2025, that he could negotiate with former U.S. President Donald Trump to avoid the immediate imposition of tariffs if Trump were to return to office. Lopez Obrador highlighted his previous interactions with Trump, suggesting that their established relationship could facilitate discussions to prevent the tariffs Trump had threatened to impose on Mexican imports from day one of a potential second term. This statement comes in the context of Trump's earlier campaign promises to use tariffs as leverage in trade negotiations with Mexico, particularly concerning issues like immigration and trade deficits.

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