Mexico steels itself for the return of a hostile President Trump

light the fact that they are not as stringent as they could be on Chinese imports,\” he said. \”So, before pointing fingers at Mexico, I think Canada has a bit of work to do as well.\”Sheinbaum also took aim at the notion that Mexico was somehow undermining the North American auto industry by allowing Chinese EVs to enter the market.\”It\’s important to note that China has been investing heavily in the auto industry globally,\” she said. \”It is not just Mexico that is benefiting from this investment. The U.S. and Canada are also seeing the benefits of having Chinese companies invest in their countries.\”She added that Mexico was not trying to be a \”back door\” for Chinese products, but rather a strategic partner in the global auto industry.\”Mexico is a key player in the North American auto industry, and we will continue to work with our partners in the U.S. and Canada to ensure that our trade relationships remain strong and mutually beneficial,\” she said.Sheinbaum reiterated Mexico’s commitment to free trade and cooperation with its North American partners, despite the challenges posed by Trump’s return to the White House. She emphasized that Mexico’s strategy on migration, security, and trade was based on respect for human rights and sovereignty, and that the country would not be bullied into making decisions that were not in its best interests.