Mexico's government on Tuesday questioned the fairness of a 25% tariff ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump on its steel and aluminum imports, saying that Mexico buys more steel from the U.S. than it exports to its northern neighbor.

President Sheinbaum addressed possible steel and aluminum tariffs, the U.S. role in the war on drugs and Mexico's security policy on Monday.

Mexican officials hope to reach a compromise with the Trump administration before tariffs are enforced on March 12