The U.S. Embassy in Mexico has outlined a series of achievements following 90 days of renewed partnership between the United States and Mexico. Ambassador Ronald D. Johnson issued a statement on August 14, 2025, highlighting cooperation between the two countries under the administration of President Donald Trump and Secretary Rubio.
Ambassador Johnson emphasized the importance of the relationship with Mexico, noting its impact on trade and communities in both nations. “We have no more important relationship than that with Mexico —a nation we share the largest trade relationship in history and the largest communities of each other’s citizens living abroad. This is a unique relationship, one that impacts on the lives of our nations, communities, and families, every single day,” he said.
He described close collaboration with Mexican President Sheinbaum to address issues such as illegal firearms trafficking, fentanyl smuggling, human trafficking, and to promote legal commerce. “We have worked closely with President Sheinbaum and her team as sovereign partners to advance shared priorities: stopping the illegal flow of firearms, fentanyl and other narcotics to save lives; to stop human trafficking while improving rapid transit of legal commerce and fostering greater prosperity. I have engaged with the private sector and other stakeholders to promote shared prosperity—because security begets prosperity, and without prosperity, security fades,” Johnson stated.
Johnson underscored that efforts to combat fentanyl trafficking are saving lives: “Every fentanyl pill stopped is a life saved. Every firearm or bullet we keep out of criminal hands is a family kept safe. And every step toward greater prosperity gives our citizens more opportunities to realize their potential.”
Among ten key achievements cited by Johnson were record-low irregular migration at the border without migrant releases at the southern border; transfer of 55 cartel-related criminals from Mexico to U.S. custody; reduced fentanyl deaths in the United States; increased fentanyl seizures in Mexico resulting in decreased seizures at the U.S. border; an agreement addressing sewage issues between Tijuana and San Diego; joint anti-money laundering operations targeting cartel finances; designation of cartels as terrorist organizations granting new enforcement powers; support for establishing a Border Unit in Sonora as a model for other regions; cooperation for security at the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup; and use of technology against international criminal groups.
“In just 90 days, we have built positive momentum, deepened trust, and shown that the U.S.–Mexico relationship—built on mutual respect, cooperation, and shared responsibility—has never been stronger. I look forward to continuing this work in the months ahead,” Johnson concluded.