Vincent Obia

States. About 90 per cent of Mexico’s economy is dependent on trade and manufacturing, with the US as its main partner.

Already, Obrador and United States President Donald Trump seem to maintain a warm relationship, despite his initial confrontational attitude towards the US president while campaigning for the presidency.

Obrador said in his victory speech, “We will pursue a relationship of friendship and co-operation with the United States, always rooted in mutual respect and in the defence of our fellow Mexicans who live and work honourably in that country.”

Trump also tweeted a congratulatory message to Obrador, saying, “I look very much forward to working with him. There is much to be done that will benefit both the United States and Mexico.”

In another congratulatory message, US State Department spokesperson Heather Nauert said in a statement Monday, “The United States and Mexico share a lasting friendship based on strong economic, cultural, and historical ties that bind our nations. The United States looks forward to deepening our vibrant partnership with Mexico on security and prosperity for our citizens and our shared democratic values.

“We look forward to working with the Peña Nieto administration during the transition period, and with President-elect Lopez Obrador when the new administration takes office on December 1, to continue strengthening our partnership and advancing common goals for both our nations.”

However, Trump has said he would renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta) between Mexico, US, and