Sheinbaum-Trump Call, Israel-Iran Conflict: The Week in Policy

After their first meeting was canceled at the G7 Summit, Sheinbaum and Trump had a "very good" phone call. Israel closes its embassies and urges vigilance after striking Iran’s nuclear sites, fueling tensions in the region. In addition, a federal judge declared Trump’s deployment of National Guard unlawful.

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Sheinbaum, Trump Hold Phone Call After Cancelled G7 Meeting

US President Donald Trump and President Claudia Sheinbaum agreed that they had a good phone conversation, after an in-person meeting scheduled during the G7 Summit was cancelled. Trump returned to Washington to consult with his National Security Council over escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, while Sheinbaum remained in Canada for the G7 Summit.

Israel Closes Embassies After Striking Iran’s Nuclear Sites

Following large-scale attacks on Iran, Israel is closing its embassies around the world and urging its citizens to remain vigilant and avoid openly displaying Jewish or Israeli symbols in public, according to statements published on its embassies’ websites on Friday.

Judge Blocks Trump’s Deployment of National Guard in LA

A federal judge has halted the Trump administration’s deployment of the California National Guard to Los Angeles, declaring the move unlawful. The order, which restores control of the Guard to Governor Gavin Newsom, is temporarily on hold while the administration appeals.

Trump Considers Action to Shield Undocumented Farm Workers

Mexico’s agri-food exports to the United States fell during the first four months of 2025, despite the absence of broad US tariffs on the sector, according to data from the Ministry of Agriculture (SADER) and the Agricultural Markets Consulting Group (GCMA).

Mexico Signs National Corn Tortilla Agreement

The Mexican government signed the National Corn Tortilla Agreement with representatives from producer organizations. The goal is to stabilize tortilla prices by gradually reducing them by 5% over the next six months, with a target of reaching a 10% reduction by 2030.