President Claudia Sheinbaum:"One tariff would be followed by another in response, and so on until we put at risk common businesses. This approach hurts both nations and our shared industries."

Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard:"Mexico will not stand idle. If the U.S. imposes tariffs on our goods, we will have no choice but to respond in kind."

Marcelo Ebrard, on economic risks:"These tariffs threaten to disrupt North American supply chains and bring inflation to U.S. households - this is a lose-lose scenario."

Claudia Sheinbaum, addressing dialogue:"Mexico remains open to constructive conversations, but threats and unilateral decisions are not the way forward."

Trade Analyst, unnamed:"A trade war between the U.S. and Mexico would be devastating, particularly for industries like automotive and agriculture that are deeply interconnected."