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Mexico’s economy, which had been struggling even before the tariff announcements, also exhibited signs of fragility. Following the news of tariffs, the Mexican peso plummeted, only partially recovering when President Claudia Sheinbaum agreed to send 10,000 soldiers to the U.S.-Mexico border to manage the illegal drug trade and migrant issues. This rapid concession underscores Mexico's vulnerability and its reluctance to suffer further economic blowback from tariffs.