Mexicans celebrate with President Sheinbaum after US tariff delay

Tens of thousands of people packed into Mexico’s City main plaza on Sunday to celebrate with President Claudia Sheinbaum a decision by the US to postpone tariffs on many of the country’s goods.

The crowd clutched large Mexican flags and yelled, “Mexico is to be respected!” as they cheered on Sheinbaum.

“Fortunately, dialogue and respect have prevailed,” she told the crowd.

The celebration comes just days after US President Donald Trump postponed 25% tariffs on many imports from Mexico for a month, saying Sheinbaum had made progress on drug smuggling and illegal immigration.

Sheinbaum had planned to announce retaliatory measures on Sunday, but instead held a mass celebration.

While threats persist, the president said she was optimistic tariffs would not be applied to Mexico and that she would continue to act with a “cool head” in the face of Trump.

Among Sheinbaum's supporters was Roberto González, a 68-year-old computer scientist who raised a sign that read “we are united Mexicans".

“The unity of the country is very important,” González said, adding that is the only way Mexico would be able to “face one of the largest powers in the world".

Also cheering on the president was Mariana Rivera, a 40-year-old social activist who held up a massive Mexican flag as high as her arms allowed.

Despite the lingering threats facing the country, the activist said she was convinced that “the president will overcome everything”.

Analysts say they don’t expect the jubilant ceremony to alleviate the climate of uncertainty that threatens new investments and the Mexican economy. They nonetheless note that it will help Sheinbaum consolidate internal support against Trump, who is setting the pace of bilateral relations.

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