As the World Cup kicks off, cracks are emerging in Mexican President Claudia’s Sheinbaum's carefully tended relationship with President Donald Trump — over trade, cartels and a brewing extradition standoff.
Politics
‘Knife’s edge’: US-Mexico relationship teeters as World Cup begins
As the World Cup kicks off, cracks are emerging in Mexican President Claudia’s Sheinbaum's carefully tended relationship with President Donald Trump — over trade, cartels and a brewing extradition standoff.
Published June 12, 2026, 9:01 PM
Updated June 20, 2026, 4:37 AM1.7K
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