Mexico’s ‘Cool-Head’ Approach Tested by Latest Trump Threat (1)

Mexican officials were taken aback by President Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat after paying frequent visits to his top aides in Washington to convince him their efforts to fight drug trafficking were paying off.

For months, US officials have been effusive about Mexican cooperation on issues related to the border and security. “Very responsive,” raved Secretary of State Marco Rubio. “Positive momentum,” Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called it.

On Saturday, Trump blasted the government’s response in a letter threatening 30% tariffs on imported goods from the country starting August 1. “What Mexico has done is not ...