Isaac Presburger, a Mexican businessman, expressed disbelief at President Trump's announced tariffs on Mexico, highlighting the country's ongoing negotiation struggles. In response to Trump's 25% tariff threat on Mexican imports, Mexico ramped up efforts by agreeing to extradite cartel leaders and deploying National Guard troops to Sinaloa, a fentanyl trafficking hotspot. This strong push aimed to diminish illegal crossings and demonstrate Mexico's commitment to U.S. demands, with analysts acknowledging President Claudia Sheinbaum's unexpected level of cooperation under pressure from the Trump administration.
I am still incredulous, said Mr. Presburger, director of sales at Preslow, a family-run apparel business in Mexico. We have given him everything and he has not let loose of his grip.
Leaders agreed to send more than two dozen alleged cartel heads to be tried in the United States, a departure from the government's previous stance on extraditions.
In response to Mr. Trump's threat to impose 25 percent tariffs on Mexican products, Mexico made a major effort, including deploying thousands of National Guard troops.
Ms. Sheinbaum bent further than anyone had expected to show the Trump administration that her government was serious about meeting U.S. demands, analysts say.
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