Claudia Sheinbaum has twice persuaded Trump to postpone tariffs. The low-key scientist’s success is helping her step out of her predecessor’s shadow.

President Donald Trump’s long-threatened tariffs on Canada and Mexico went into effect Tuesday, heightening trade tensions and prompting immediate retaliation. The new tariffs impose a 25% tax on imports from both countries,

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his country would retaliate against Trump’s tariff hike and “will not let this unjustified decision go unanswered.” He said Canada would impose 25% tariffs on $107 billion worth of American goods.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum told cheering crowds Sunday that she is confident that her country has headed off the threat of US tariffs for now.

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum credited "dialogue" Sunday for her US counterpart Donald Trump's decision to offer temporary relief on tariffs imposed on goods from her country.