
Thirty years ago Mexico made a fateful decision to open its economy and engage with the US.Now that decision is being tested by Donald Trump’s tariff threat.Gideon talks to Mexican economist Luis de la Calle about the impact this could have on his country's economy and that of the US. Clips: ABC News; Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo Free links to read more on this topic: How Trump could destroy his own political movement Half of Mexico’s exports to US risk steep tariffs Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum is riding high on Donald Trump’s trade war China delays approval of BYD’s Mexico plant amid fears tech could leak to US Subscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe. Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner. Follow Gideon on X @gideonrachman Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.