After Trump’s tariff threat, Mexico says Canada wishes it ‘had the cultural riches Mexico has’

Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum recently made a bold statement in response to threats made by President-elect Donald Trump to impose tariffs on both Mexico and Canada over concerns about the flow of migrants and drugs into the U.S. Sheinbaum emphasized that Mexico must be respected by its trading partners, highlighting the cultural riches of Mexico that Canada could only wish to have.

Following a dinner between Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and President-elect Trump at Mar-a-Lago, where they discussed border concerns, Canada’s ambassador in Washington, Kirsten Hillman, noted that the differences between the Mexican and Canadian borders were understood. This comes as U.S. customs agents seized significantly more fentanyl at the Mexican border compared to the Canadian border.

Trump’s recent announcement of a proposed 25% tariff on products coming from Mexico and Canada until illegal immigration and drug trafficking cease has sparked controversy. He pointed to the high number of arrests at the Mexican border compared to the Canadian border as evidence of the need for such measures.

Despite these threats, Sheinbaum revealed that Trump had agreed to focus on intelligence sharing for anti-drug efforts with Mexico. However, she made it clear that Mexico would reject direct U.S. intervention and continue to enforce restrictions on U.S. law enforcement agencies in the country.

As tensions continue to rise, it is evident that the relationship between the U.S., Mexico, and Canada remains complex. Sheinbaum’s strong stance on the issue reflects Mexico’s determination to be treated with respect by its neighbors. The future of trade and border security in North America hangs in the balance as these discussions unfold.

This article was written by Greg Norman for Fox News Digital.