Sheinbaum discusses Mexico-U.S. relations with historian Niall Ferguson

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum held a meeting with renowned British historian Niall Ferguson at the National Palace. Ferguson, a specialist in economic history and international relations, discussed with Sheinbaum the current historical juncture for Mexico and its relationship with the United States.

Sheinbaum shared brief details of the meeting on X, stating, "In the National Palace, I received the historian specializing in economics, Niall Ferguson; we talked about the historical moment Mexico is experiencing and the relationship with the United States." No further details about the discussion were provided.

The meeting takes place at a critical time for bilateral relations. This period is marked by trade negotiations between Sheinbaum's administration and the U.S. government, as well as ongoing disagreements concerning tariffs, migration, and security issues. Both nations are also engaged in discussions surrounding the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (T-MEC), whose review has tested the trade pact that underpins a significant portion of the North American economy.

Ferguson, a senior fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution and Harvard University's Belfer Center, has extensively researched economic history, power dynamics, monetary policy, and international conflicts. His work often analyzes the interplay between economic transformations, crises, and shifts in global power balances. Sheinbaum has consistently advocated for maintaining dialogue with Washington and avoiding trade escalations, while also expressing criticism of U.S. tariff policies and emphasizing alternative solutions to economic disputes. Mexico is also actively pursuing diversification of its trade relationships, recently modernizing its trade agreement with the European Union to mitigate vulnerabilities stemming from market dependencies.