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Sheinbaum–Trump Year One: Pragmatic Trade Ties, Persistent Security Strains

Monreal warns looming T‑MEC talks tied to Washington’s 2026 security doctrine could harden U.S. demands.

Overview

  • An opinion column in 24 Horas portrays the bilateral relationship as result‑focused, citing steady T‑MEC dynamics as evidence of pragmatic cooperation.
  • Senator Ricardo Monreal describes the year as atypical but managed with dignity and firmness, reiterating Mexico’s stance of cooperation without accepting foreign military intervention.
  • Monreal highlights tighter economic integration and migration trends, noting Mexico’s role as a leading buyer of U.S. goods and reduced outflows of Mexican migrants.
  • He flags near‑term pressure points, including the first‑half‑2026 T‑MEC renegotiation and a U.S. strategy that more explicitly links trade with security cooperation, with U.S. midterms likely to politicize the agenda.
  • A separate opinion piece alleges U.S. police or military presence in Mexico and predicts demands for high‑profile arrests, claims that are unconfirmed and presented as speculation.