How does Mexico’s export dependence on the United States—over 83% of its exports—shape its diplomatic leverage when facing President Trump’s threatened 25% tariffs on Mexican goods?
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Mexico exports over 80% to the U.S., making it vulnerable to Trump's tariff threats. This dependency forced Sheinbaum to calm things down through troop deployments and cartel crackdowns to avoid econo...
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