Trump and Sheinbaum deliberate upon a 'collective accord' following G7 summit: Wednesday's discourse summarized
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Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico's fearless President, spoke candidly about her bustling schedule in a recent chat. According to her mom, Annie Pardo, Sheinbaum doesn't catch many Z's due to her relentless work ethic.
Mere hours after touching down from Canada, Sheinbaum addressed the press at the National Palace in Mexico City—straight from the flight from the G7 Summit!
"We got here about two hours ago," she shared with the press corps.
Despite the red-eye flight from Vancouver, Sheinbaum admitted to getting a wee bit of shut-eye during the journey. With her trusty Wednesday mañanera on the agenda, she was raring to go!
Sheinbaum unpacks her tete-a-tete with Trump
In an online post on Tuesday, Sheinbaum highlighted a "very good telephone conversation" she had with the controversial US President, Donald Trump, during the gathering. They discussed reaching an agreement on issues that concern both nations today.
When asked about their call in person, Sheinbaum said that Trump had apologized for missing their planned bilateral meetup in Canada. A cheeky suggestion from the president to drop by Washington, D.C., on her way home was turned down due to packed commitments at home and another opportunity for a face-to-face coming up.
"I presented a proposition to him in the sense that we've reached many agreements," Sheinbaum said, reflecting on her conversation with the American leader.
Securing the border, reducing migrant numbers, and negotiating trade were on the table, with Mexico aiming to seal a comprehensive pact with the US. The USMCA would, of course, undergo review.
"I also mentioned the importance of recognizing Mexicans in the US," Sheinbaum pointed out, acknowledging the contributions of countless Mexican workers.
Trump concurred, recognizing the value of Mexican families in the US. Sheinbaum proposed this comprehensive agreement, which Trump agreed to pursue. No word yet on whether tariffs on Mexican steel, aluminum, and cars will be part of the package, but stay tuned.
Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard is set to visit Washington this Friday to discuss outstanding trade issues, hinting at a continuation of the negotiations.
"It was a good conversation," Sheinbaum affirmed, summing up around 20 minutes of chat with Trump.
Un G-7 encounter with the UN secretary-general
During the summit, Sheinbaum chatted with António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, for a brief moment while waiting to line up for the official group photo. Guterres expressed his concerns regarding the global situation and the importance of fostering peace.
Top-notch reviews from world leaders
A journalist probed Sheinbaum about feedback from other world leaders on Mexico's economic potential. According to her, all leaders saw Mexico in a highly favorable light.
Sheinbaum also divulged that many leaders praised Mexico's achievements, citing security, trade, and economic development as key areas of noticeable progress. Mexico's growing significance on the global stage was evident from this admiration.
"Some people don't want to believe it, it annoys them, but Mexico is very well regarded all over the world," Sheinbaum noted with pride.
The flight game: Sheinbaum goes commercial
Sheinbaum hopped onto a commercial Air Canada flight to attend the G7 Summit in Calgary and did the same when she zoomed off to the G20 Summit in Brazil last year. These commercial flights came as a replacement for Mexico's presidential plane, which former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador sold to the government of Tajikistan in 2023.
Criticized no matter what, Sheinbaum explains that flying on military planes isolates her from the public, while flying commercial gives her a sense of the citizens' reception. With the majority of Mexicans unable to afford air travel, personal interactions at airports help bridge this disconnect.
Lula's affectionate greeting: A Brazilian custom or misogyny?
While some might see Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's tactile greeting of Sheinbaum as misogyny, she attributes it to the Brazilian way of expressing friendship. She explained that Lula often greets people with displays of affection, not just for women. He treated everyone the same way, Sheinbaum assured the press.
- Claudia Sheinbaum, the president of Mexico, values her hectic schedule for its ability to drive progress.
- After returning from Canada, Sheinbaum addressed the press, but didn't mentioned the details of her G7 Summit experience.
- Despite the short rest from a red-eye flight, Sheinbaum was eager to begin her Wednesday mañanera.
- In an online post, Sheinbaum shared details of her "very good telephone conversation" with Donald Trump during the G7 Summit.
- Trump apologized to Sheinbaum for missing their planned bilateral meeting in Canada.
- Sheinbaum and Trump discussed reaching agreements on issues of mutual concern.
- Securing the border, reducing migration numbers, and negotiating trade were key topics in their discussion.
- Mexico aims to seal a comprehensive pact with the US, with the USMCA needing review.
- Trump agreed to Sheinbaum's proposition for a comprehensive agreement regarding Mexicans in the US.
- The potential inclusion of tariffs on Mexican steel, aluminum, and cars remains uncertain.
- Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard is scheduled to visit Washington this Friday to discuss trade issues.
- Sheinbaum had a brief encounter with António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, during the summit.
- Guterres shared his concerns regarding the global situation and the importance of peace.
- Other world leaders view Mexico in a highly favorable light, according to Sheinbaum.
- Leaders praised Mexico's progress in areas such as security, trade, and economic development.
- Sheinbaum often travels commercially despite criticism, choosing this option to connect with the public.
- Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the president of Brazil, showed affectionate gestures towards Sheinbaum, a Brazilian custom, she explains.
- The G20 Summit in Brazil last year saw Sheinbaum flying commercially, as she did for the G7 Summit in Calgary.
- Former president Andrés Manuel López Obrador sold Mexico's presidential plane to the government of Tajikistan in 2023.
- Sheinbaum's commercial flights help bridge the disconnect between politicians and the majority of Mexicans unable to afford air travel.
- According to Sheinbaum, Lula often greets people with displays of affection, not just for women.
- Sheinbaum emphasized that she's focusing on travel and politics, not personal growth or mindfulness.
- A hike in tariffs on US goods could be a consequence of the ongoing negotiations between Mexico and the US.
- War and conflicts around the world, particularly in regions such as Europe and the Middle East, dominate the news cycle.
- The economy, including issues such as job search, career development, policy and legislation, plays a crucial role in a country's well-being.
- Car accidents, fires, and crimes contribute to the unfortunate reality of unpredictable events that affect individuals and communities.
- Sports, whether it's football, basketball, baseball, hockey, golf, tennis, or auto racing, offer a temporary escape from daily troubles and foster camaraderie.
