Mexico’s Sheinbaum seeks U.S. trade deal as Washington hits Canada with tariffs

President Donald Trump, left, and Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum are pictured at the conclusion of the World Cup championship final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she expects to reach a trade agreement with the United States, echoing recent comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump.

The push for a Mexico-U.S. agreement comes amid escalating trade friction between Washington and Ottawa. The United States on Saturday imposed 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods after bilateral negotiations collapsed, with both sides accusing the other of derailing the talks.

(Reporting by Raul Cortes and Natalia Siniawski; Editing by Aida Pelaez-Fernandez)