Mexico’s President Struggles to Escape Trump’s Demands

“As much as any other world leader, Claudia Sheinbaum has gained the reputation of a Trump whisperer,” the New York Times reports.

“Over and over, the Mexican president has entered tense negotiations with President Trump and — to the surprise of many — exited with praise…”

“But the honeymoon seems to be ending.”

“Over the past several months, Mr. Trump has amped up his intense pressure campaign on Mexico with a multipronged offensive that has squeezed Ms. Sheinbaum, put her on the defensive and left her with few good options to react.”