Trump’s 90-Day Trade Showdown with Mexico: Tariffs Stay, America’s Interests Demand Vigilance

President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 90-day negotiating period with Mexico, while keeping hefty tariffs in place, illustrates the persistent challenges the United States faces defending its economic sovereignty against longstanding trade imbalances. The administration’s firm stance on maintaining a 25% tariff rate amid talks serves as a reminder that global trade agreements cannot be taken lightly or used as blank checks by our southern neighbor. How Long Will America Let Unfair Trade Threaten Our Prosperity? Despite the much-heralded USMCA, the United States saw its trade deficit with Mexico balloon from $63.3 billion in 2016 to $171.5 billion last year....