President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico said she had an "excellent conversation" with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday, lowering tensions stoked this week by the American leader's threat to impose tariffs.

President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico said she and the president-elect talked about Mexico’s efforts to curb fentanyl consumption and keep migrants from reaching the border.

By Sarah Morland, Raul Cortes and Brendan O'Boyle MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday Mexico would retaliate if U.S. President-elect Donald Trump followed through with his proposed 25% across-the-board tariff,