Claudia Sheinbaum on United States

Claudia Sheinbaum frames the relationship with the United States as one requiring cooperation, particularly on issues like border security and drug trafficking, while strictly adhering to constitutional principles of non-intervention and self-determination. Following escalations of tension, she has made clear that Mexico will always advocate for peace on the world stage, referencing the eight principles guiding the nation's foreign policy which strictly prohibit the threat or use of force in international relations. She has publicly emphasized that unilateral U.S. military action on Mexican soil would violate Mexican sovereignty, an idea she has repeatedly refused to accept.

Her administration's approach involves implementing security measures within a legal framework, in contrast to previous administrations' militarized anti-drug strategies, and she has engaged in high-level negotiations with the U.S. President regarding border enforcement and tariffs. Despite a willingness to negotiate, she has been forceful in rejecting external criticism regarding her security strategy, including considering legal action against a prominent tech billionaire who accused her of being beholden to cartels. This highlights a dual focus: pragmatically managing the complex bilateral relationship while rigorously safeguarding Mexico's independence.