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Dec 16, 2024 
Mary Beth Sheridan, Mexico City bureau chief for The Washington Post, and Kaylee Glenn, a postdoctoral fellow specializing in US-Canada relations, dive deep into Trump's unconventional diplomacy tactics. They discuss his startling remarks on Canada and Mexico, drawing attention to trade tensions and potential economic impacts stemming from tariffs. The conversation highlights Mexico's concerns over Trump's aggressive policies and how his rhetoric reshapes diplomatic norms, leaving allies in a precarious position.
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Trump's Canada Jab
- Donald Trump suggested Justin Trudeau could be governor of the "great state of Canada."
- This followed Trudeau's Mar-a-Lago trip to discuss Trump's tariff threats.
Mexico's Trump Concerns
- Mexico is deeply concerned about Trump's return, given his tariff threats and talk of military intervention.
- These actions could severely impact Mexico's economy, heavily reliant on US trade.
Sheinbaum-Trump Talks
- Mexico's new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has spoken with Trump twice by phone.
- Sheinbaum aims to ease concerns about potential deportations and economic fallout.