Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum is heading into a high-stakes showdown in Washington as she prepares for her first in-person meeting with Donald Trump amid ongoing negotiations over US tariffs on Mexican goods. Confirming the encounter during her daily briefing, Sheinbaum said the meeting will take place on Friday, marking the pair’s first direct engagement since tensions over trade flared earlier this year. She will also meet Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney as all three leaders converge for the draw of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Sheinbaum’s visit comes at a crucial moment for Mexico, as her administration attempts to secure further delays or reversals of tariffs imposed by Trump. The talks will unfold ahead of the scheduled review of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement next year, adding another layer of urgency to the discussions. Despite following her predecessor’s preference for minimal international travel, Sheinbaum has made this trip a priority due to its economic significance.

Her planned meeting with Trump at June’s G7 summit in Canada was derailed when the former US president left early amid rising Middle East tensions. Now, Washington becomes the stage for a diplomatic encounter that could reshape trade relations across North America. What outcome do you think this meeting will spark next? Visit www.jocomms.com for more news