Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo held a phone conversation with former U.S. President Donald Trump, during which they addressed key issues including security, trade, investment, and the situation of Mexican nationals residing in the United States.
The call, which lasted approximately 15 minutes, included Trump’s recognition of Mexico’s efforts in improving security. In particular, the former president highlighted a reported 50 percent reduction in fentanyl trafficking across the border—based on CBP seizure data—as well as a 43 percent decrease in fentanyl-related deaths in the U.S.
President Sheinbaum outlined the accomplishments of her administration, including a 40 percent decrease in homicides, the dismantling of numerous clandestine laboratories, and high-profile arrests targeting organized crime. She emphasized that these advances have been achieved through bilateral cooperation based on mutual respect, shared responsibility, and the preservation of national sovereignty.
Accompanying the president during the call were Secretary of Foreign Affairs Juan Ramón de la Fuente, Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection Omar García Harfuch, and Undersecretary for North America Roberto Velasco Álvarez. Both sides agreed to continue the dialogue and schedule a future call focused on trade and migration matters.
President Sheinbaum underscored that the bilateral relationship rests on four fundamental principles: respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, shared and differentiated responsibility, mutual respect and trust, and cooperation without subordination. She reaffirmed that Mexico’s sovereignty is non-negotiable, and that collaboration with the United States will continue on the basis of equality.
