Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed optimism she can reach a trade deal with Donald Trump as her chief negotiator leads talks in Washington, just after negotiations between the US and Canada collapsed. She told reporters on Monday after being asked about the escalating US-Canada impasse: “As President Trump said, we hope to reach an agreement with the US.” “I’m optimistic an agreement can be reached.” The comments came amid heightened trade tensions following the breakdown of US-Canada discussions, with Mexico positioning itself as a potential alternative partner in North American trade talks. The Ysleta-Zaragoza International Bridge port of entry in Juarez, Chihuahua state, Mexico, was photographed with tractor trailers waiting in line, underscoring the real-world stakes of the negotiations.