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Engagement with neighboring countries has been notable, with both Trudeau and Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, making overtures to Trump. This diplomatic engagement suggests that the negotiations could be heading in a direction focused on border security and passport control rather than solely tariff-related issues. The anticipation of upcoming discussions surrounding the USMCA trade deal review scheduled for 2026 presents another layer of complexity in the geopolitics of this situation.