Mexico: Mexican President Sheinbaum holds press conference after call with Trump on tariff pause
SHOTLIST: MEXICO CITY, MEXICO (JULY 31, 2025) (ANADOLU – ACCESS ALL) 1. MEXICAN PRESIDENT CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM SPEAKING AT PRESS CONFERENCE (Spanish) 2. MEXICO’S ECONOMY MINISTER MARCELO EBRARD SPEAKING AT PRESS CONFERENCE 3. MEXICO’S FOREIGN AFFAIRS SECRETARY JUAN RAMON DE LA FUENTE SPEAKING AT PRESS CONFERENCE 4. MEXICAN PRESIDENT CLAUDIA SHEINBAUM SPEAKING AT PRESS CONFERENCEMEXICO CITY, MEXICO - JULY 31: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum held a press conference in Mexico City on Thursday, July 31, following a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump on trade arrangement and tariffs. The press briefing, held at the National Palace, came after both leaders agreed to a 90-day suspension on the implementation of new US tariffs targeting Mexican imports. During the call, Trump confirmed that Mexico will continue to face existing tariffs, including 25% on fentanyl, 25% on cars, and 50% on steel, aluminum, and copper. He also announced that Mexico agreed to eliminate several non-tariff trade barriers. President Sheinbaum described the conversation as “constructive†and emphasized the importance of ongoing dialogue between the two nations to finalize a long-term trade agreement. Also speaking at the press conference, Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard outlined the potential economic implications of the tariff suspension, calling the agreement a “window of opportunity†for Mexico’s industry. Foreign Affairs Secretary Juan Ramon de la Fuente stressed the diplomatic importance of the deal, noting that the 90-day extension allows both sides to de-escalate trade tensions and work toward a sustainable bilateral framework. The leaders are expected to continue negotiations over the next three months, aiming to secure a trade deal before the end of the agreed period.
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