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Trump meets Sheinbaum: Hope for better relations with Canada!
US President Trump meets Mexican President Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Carney in Washington for the FIFA ceremony. Trade talks and 2026 World Cup in focus.
Trump meets Sheinbaum: Hope for better relations with Canada!
A happy football festival could herald the first contact between US President Donald Trump and Mexican head of state Claudia Sheinbaum. This unique opportunity came on December 6th during a FIFA ceremony in Washington, where Trump greeted Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The US President highlighted the excellent cooperation with the two co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup and did not miss a good word about the relations between Canada, Mexico and the USA. So reported Radio Ennepe Ruhr.
After a nearly hour-long private meeting, the contents of which remained obscure, Sheinbaum was optimistic. She described the meeting as “excellent”. This was also the first time that Trump and Carney spoke in person after a controversial advertising campaign by the province of Ontario that angered the US president. Carney had already apologized to Trump at the beginning of November after trade negotiations between the two countries were broken off unsuccessfully at the end of October. This drop was directly due to Canada's plans to impose a digital tax, which Trump called a "direct and blatant attack" on the US.
Trade conflicts and digital tax
In recent months, the trade dialogue between the US and Canada has been anything but harmonious. Trump threatened Canada with new tariffs on imports, a decision that came as a result of Canada's imposition of the digital tax on American companies. This tax, which primarily affects large corporations such as Amazon and Google, could retroactively lead to massive costs for US companies. The plan to introduce the tax imposes additional burdens on the trade relations of both countries, which are exacerbated by the current crossover with Mexico.
The look ahead
Despite the tense trading situation, Sheinbaum is optimistic about the future. During the meeting, she expressed the wish for further talks and an early reunion in Washington in order to deepen relations. Even if no concrete agreements have yet been reached, those responsible are trying to bring the threads back together and enable a fruitful dialogue. A further meeting has been suggested, but a date has not yet been set.
The political landscape remains challenging, but both Trump and Sheinbaum appear to have shown a good knack for laying the foundations for constructive cooperation. It is important to closely monitor upcoming developments in the trading situation and preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Such an interaction could help both nations, which are not only connected in sports but also share a lot with each other on an economic level, to reach new heights. Details about the trade negotiations and the digital tax will probably have to be on the table soon in order not to further strain the relationship Bloomberg Law and daily news report.