Trump's Trade Tantrums: A Pattern of Protectionism? In recent years, US trade policy under Donald Trump has demonstrated a willingness to impose tariffs on even its closest allies.
The latest development is the phone call between Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Trump, in which they reportedly discussed extending a deadline for reaching a bilateral trade deal.
Sheinbaum's comments during her news conference last Friday were diplomatic but revealing of Mexico's pressure to secure a deal.