Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum says that the president-elect’s threat to enact massive tariffs on Mexican imports would lead to mutually assured economic destruction.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum warned of retaliatory tariffs if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump imposes proposed tariffs that could cost 400,000 U.S. jobs. Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard highlighted the potential impact on the automotive industry,

President Trump, migration and drug consumption in the United States cannot be addressed through threats or tariffs. What is needed is cooperation and mutual understanding to tackle these significant challenges.