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NEW: President Sheinbaum is losing patience with the Trump administration, recent reports say. Should Mexico “pull a Canada,” and take a more aggressive approach? “The instinct to think big, and try to come up with a strategic survival plan for coming years, is fundamentally correct. But any solutions must account for the fact that, despite all the noise, Mexico’s trading position with the United States remains quite strong relative to other countries. They must consider the possibility that elements of Trump’s worldview may outlast the end of his term in 2029, regardless of who succeeds him. They must factor in domestic challenges including Mexico’s deteriorating fiscal profile, and the political realities facing President Sheinbaum. In summary, any strategic plan must clearly recognize what Mexico can—and cannot—control, mixing a dose of geopolitical realism with essential steps we can take to put our own house in greater order.” — Vanessa Rubio-Márquez @VRubioMarquez in the new cover story of @AmerQuarterly