As trade tensions with Washington intensify, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum faces a high-stakes choice: Confront US President Donald Trump or find a way to compromise.

Analyst Alex Gonzalez Ormerod argues that Mexico may have more leverage than you think — from its manufacturing strength and skilled workforce to its crucial role in US supply chains and the AI boom.

DW's Melissa Chan looks at whether Sheinbaum will confront Trump, seek a compromise  or chart a strategy of her own.