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Mexico’s Sheinbaum says she spoke with Trump as trade negotiations continue

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Al Jazeera · collected 2026-09-18 · by Brian Osgood

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum reported having a positive phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump regarding ongoing trade negotiations between the two countries. The call occurred as both nations work towards reaching a bilateral trade deal, aiming to reduce U.S. tariffs on Mexican products such as steel, aluminum, and cars. Sheinbaum expressed hope for an agreement before the November midterm elections in the United States.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said that she had a "very good" phone call with US President Donald Trump, as both countries continue negotiations for a bilateral trade deal. Speaking during her Friday morning news conference, Sheinbaum noted progress toward an agreement but did not provide details about their discussion. She expressed hope that the deal will lead to a reduction in US tariffs on Mexican products. Both nations are aiming to finalize the deal before November's midterm elections in the United States, where voter concerns over price increases have been linked to Trump’s tariff policies. Mexico is working within its framework of sovereignty and respect for national interests to reach an agreement swiftly.

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“The articles describe separate events involving different countries, with one focusing on Mexico's Sheinbaum speaking with Trump about trade negotiations and the other on high-level talks between China and the US ahead of a summit.”
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“The articles describe different meetings involving President Trump: one with Mexico's Sheinbaum and another with Japan's Takaichi.”
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“The articles describe different aspects of ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and Mexico; Article A discusses a general development regarding tariffs, while Article B reports on a phone call between Sheinbaum and Trump.”
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“Progress is being made toward a potential agreement between us, Mexico, and the United States,” Sheinbaum said, adding that she hopes the deal will result in a decrease in US tariffs on Mexican products. “We are doing everything we can, within the framework of sovereignty, respect, and what is best for Mexico, to reach a deal soon,” she added.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has said that she had a “very good” phone call with United States counterpart Donald Trump, as the neighbouring countries continue to work towards an agreement on a bilateral trade deal. asserted
countries → say → deal
Speaking during her morning news conference on Friday, the Mexican president said that she spoke with Trump on Wednesday but did not provide additional details. asserted
she → speak → details
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list → say → threats
Will it be undercut in USMCA review? asserted
it → undercut → review
“Progress is being made toward a potential agreement between us, Mexico, and the United States,” Sheinbaum said, adding that she hopes the deal will result in a decrease in US tariffs on Mexican products. “We are doing everything we can, within the framework of sovereignty, respect, and what is best for Mexico, to reach a deal soon,” she added. asserted
she → make → deal
Mexico and the US are seeking a bilateral trade deal before the November midterm elections in the US, where many voters attribute higher prices in part to Trump’s imposition of steep import taxes on most trading partners around the world. asserted
voters → seek → world
Sheinbaum said that Mexico hopes to obtain tariff relief for industries such as steel, aluminium, and cars. asserted
Mexico → say → steel
Mexico and Canada are part of a free trade agreement with the US – known as the USMCA – that has created a high degree of economic integration over the last several decades and exempted the majority of exports from US tariffs. asserted
that → know → tariffs
But Trump slapped some of those industries with high tariffs. asserted
Trump → slap → tariffs
As a result, Mexico and Canada are now among those scrambling to adjust to the Trump administration’s efforts to reorient US trade relations. asserted
Mexico → scramble → relations
In remarks on Thursday, Trump said he could end trade relations with Mexico and European countries in response to a decision by the US Federal Reserve to raise interest rates. uncertain
he → say → rates
Efforts to reach an agreement between Mexico and the US also come amid escalating tensions between the US and Canada, which have prompted both sides to step up tariffs on some of their respective products. asserted
which → reach → products
Comments from Trump have also brought anger in both neighbouring countries for what critics see as blatant disregard for their sovereignty. asserted
critics → bring → sovereignty
Trump has mused about turning Canada into the 51st state and pushed for US military operations on Mexican territory, remarks that have prompted unease and pushback from Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. asserted
that → muse → Sheinbaum
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