Mexico is set to face a 30% tariff on its imports by the United States starting August 1, 2025. Marcelo Ebrard, Mexico's Secretary of Economy, stated that Mexico has done everything possible in negotiations with the U.S. to prevent the tariff imposition and remains optimistic about the outcome. He acknowledged the role of Mexico City’s President Claudia Sheinbaum in a recent call with former U.S. President Donald Trump, praising her firm defense of Mexico's interests and her success in convincing Trump. Sheinbaum described the trade agreement with Trump as the "best possible" and emphasized that Mexico is among the least affected by changes in U.S. trade policies under Trump. She also highlighted that Mexico secured a superior trade deal compared to other countries, despite ongoing bilateral frictions related to non-tariff barriers. The conversation with Trump was described as cordial but not friendly. Sheinbaum further asserted that the opposition in Mexico wished for the tariffs to proceed to criticize the government, but she maintained that Mexico "won" with the tariff agreement. Additionally, a security pact with the U.S. is reported to be nearly finalized. Meanwhile, Canada faces a 35% tariff due to its support for Palestine, and Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on other unspecified goods.