Mexico City: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has called for mutual respect and dialogue with the US during a rally attended by thousands. Following US President Donald Trump's decision to suspend an additional 25% tariff on Mexico for one month, Sheinbaum addressed a large crowd at Zocalo Square in Mexico City on Sunday.

According to Anadolu Agency, Sheinbaum emphasized that bilateral relations will always be strengthened through mutual respect and dialogue. She reassured the crowd that her people have no intention of harming Americans and that Mexico is committed to cooperating with Washington in all areas.

Sheinbaum expressed readiness for dialogue with the White House and noted that for humanitarian reasons, Mexico would continue working to prevent fentanyl-a dangerous opioid-from reaching young people in the US. She stressed that Mexico does not want this drug to reach young people anywhere in the world, including within its own borders.

Highlighting the cooperation between the two nations, Sheinbaum pointed out that Mexico and the US have implemented two trade agreements over the past 30 years. This, she underscored, is part of a broader vision for economic and trade integration across the continent, aiming to become the world's strongest region while respecting the freedom, independence, and sovereignty of all nations.

Sheinbaum also noted the extensive 3,180-kilometer (nearly 1,610-mile) border that the two countries share, emphasizing the ongoing trade, economic, and friendly relations, along with significant cultural contributions. On March 4, Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico after initially suspending it for one month in exchange for Mexico increasing border security. In response, Sheinbaum criticized the move as a violation of trade agreements.