Mexican President Sheinbaum Celebrates Pause on US Tariffs, Emphasizes Sovereignty at Massive Rally

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum addressed supporters at a large rally in Mexico City on Sunday, celebrating the pause on U.S. tariffs. Sheinbaum emphasized that dialogue and respect led to this outcome and affirmed that Mexico's sovereignty would always be prioritized. She highlighted Mexico's economic contributions to the U.S. economy, asserting that the nation's people should not be affected by foreign government decisions. Sheinbaum's remarks followed U.S. President Donald Trump's initial imposition of 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada on March 4, citing insufficient efforts to stop the flow of fentanyl into the U.S. However, Trump later stated that Mexico would be exempt from these tariffs until April 2, citing "respect" for Sheinbaum after a phone conversation. Sheinbaum characterized the rally as a "festival" and expressed optimism regarding ongoing dialogue with the U.S.