Despite Concessions, Trump’s Tariffs Shock Mexico**

President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration made significant concessions to appease the Trump administration, but were ultimately met with the implementation of tariffs on Mexican goods, leaving business leaders in disbelief.**

In a surprising turn of events that has left many in Mexico incredulous, President Trump has moved forward with planned tariffs of 25% on Mexican imports despite significant efforts by President Claudia Sheinbaum to avert such economic penalties. Mexican businessman Isaac Presburger, representing the family-owned apparel company Preslow, expressed utter disbelief at the decision, stating that although concessions had been made, they were insufficient to persuade Trump to retract his threat.

In a bid to placate Trump, Sheinbaum's government made an unprecedented commitment to extradite over two dozen alleged cartel leaders to the United States, shifting from Mexico's previous position on extradition requests. The administration also ordered a substantial deployment of National Guard troops to Sinaloa, the epicenter of fentanyl trafficking, which helped capture large quantities of the dangerous synthetic drug and dismantle numerous laboratories. Additionally, thousands of troops were dispatched to the U.S. border, contributing to a notable decline in illegal border crossings.

Experts suggest that Sheinbaum's administration exceeded expectations in its efforts to address U.S. demands. Analysts note that these measures were intended not just as gestures of goodwill, but also as serious attempts to stabilize U.S.-Mexico relations amidst escalating trade tensions. However, the imposition of tariffs has left many Mexican businesses uncertain about their future operations and competitiveness in a global market increasingly fraught with political volatility. The lack of reciprocity from the U.S. has raised questions regarding the efficacy of negotiations in the current political climate.