Mexicans believe that Sheinbaum and Trump will have a tense relationship
Mexicans are concerned about the relationship between Sheinbaum and Trump. Survey reflects fears about tariffs, USMCA and deportations.

- Survey Reveals Concerns About Sheinbaum and Trump.
- Contrast Between Sheinbaum-Biden and Sheinbaum-Trump Relations.
- High Opposition to Trump’s Measures Against Mexico.
Nearly half of Mexicans have expressed their opinions on what will happen between Mexico and the United States in the coming days.
They consider that the relationship between Claudia Sheinbaum and the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump will be «complicated,» according to a survey by the newspaper El Universal.
According to the poll published this Tuesday, 44% of respondents indicated that the interaction between the Mexican leader and the next U.S. president will be «bad» or «very bad.»
This outlook contrasts with the perception of the relationship between Sheinbaum and the current outgoing president, Joe Biden.
MEXICANS SAY TRUMP AND SHEINBAUM WILL HAVE A «TENSE» RELATIONSHIP
This contrasts with the respondents’ view of the relationship between Sheinbaum and the outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden, as 65% considered it «very good» or «good.»
Meanwhile, 46% expressed confidence that the Sheinbaum-Trump relationship will be «good.»
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The survey comes amid recent statements by Trump about changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America-
In addition to his warnings of imposing a 25% tariff if the Mexican government does not stop the «invasion» of migrants and drugs into the United States, particularly fentanyl.
Fears About United States’ Policies in Mexico?
Additionally, 73% expressed opposition to the proposal to cancel the Mexico-United States-Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA).
Although 42% considered it likely that the agreement would end.
Meanwhile, 82% oppose the United States imposing tariffs on Mexican products, although 64% consider this scenario likely.
The survey also revealed that 89% of Mexicans reject the proposal by the next U.S. president to massively deport Mexicans living in that country, although 64% indicated that this scenario is «very» or «somewhat likely.»
Concern About Deportations
The survey also showed that 46% believe that people from Mexico are treated «very well» or «well» in the United States.
While 44% think they are treated «poorly» or «very poorly.»
The survey was conducted from January 2 to 6, 2025, in face-to-face interviews with a margin of error of 3.53 points at a 95% statistical confidence level.
*WITH INFORMATION FROM EFE.


