Sheinbaum hits back at Trump: 'Difficult to live next to a country with high drug use'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum publicly rebutted U.S. President Donald Trump's criticisms of her government during his visit to Mexico, framing drug demand in the U.S. as a root cause of bilateral tensions. The exchange signals a sharpening of public rhetoric between the two leaders, though it remains unclear whether this will translate into concrete policy shifts. The spat underscores friction in the bilateral relationship over drug trafficking and border security.