MEXICO CITY – In a fiery display of diplomatic audacity, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has publicly lambasted President Donald Trump for his recent immigration policies, accusing the U.S. of sending back the very migrants who, according to her, are “the unsung heroes of the US economy.”

During a press conference that quickly turned into a roast of American policy, Sheinbaum, with a mixture of indignation and mock surprise, declared, “How dare you, Mr. Trump, return these hard-working individuals who contribute so much to your GDP, your restaurants, your construction sites, and let’s not forget, your landscaping! Do you not understand the economics of illegal immigration?”

She went on to suggest that the U.S. should not only stop deportations but actually increase the influx of migrants as a form of economic stimulus. “You should be thanking us for providing you with such an efficient labor force. Maybe you should pay us for the privilege,” she quipped, barely containing her sarcasm.

Sheinbaum’s speech included a PowerPoint presentation titled “Migrants: The Real Makers of America Great Again,” detailing how, according to her calculations, the U.S. economy would crumble without the contributions of undocumented workers. “Your economy would be like a taco without salsa – bland and uninspiring,” she added, to the amusement of the gathered press.

The Mexican president proposed a new initiative, “The Migrant Exchange Program,” where the U.S. would “export” jobs to Mexico in exchange for “importing” workers. “It’s a win-win,” she explained, “You get your labor, we get your jobs, and everyone gets a better life. Except maybe your unemployment rate, but who needs that?”

In response, Trump, known for his love of a good Twitter feud, retorted, “Mexico should keep their criminals and we’ll keep our jobs. And by the way, our tacos are better!” He then suggested a wall around the economy to keep out “economic freeloaders,” a statement that left economists scratching their heads.

Political analysts are divided. Some see this as a brilliant piece of satire from Sheinbaum, highlighting the hypocrisy in debates over immigration and labor. Others fear it might be taken too literally, leading to even more bizarre policy proposals from either side of the border.

The public’s reaction has been one of entertainment, with memes flooding social media platforms. One popular meme shows Sheinbaum holding a giant invoice for “Services rendered by Mexican migrants” sent to the White House.

Meanwhile, economists from both nations have started a friendly wager on whether this spat would lead to any tangible policy changes or just more colorful rhetoric. “At this point, I’d settle for a policy that doesn’t involve food analogies,” one economist sighed.

As the diplomatic entertainment continues, one thing is clear: the discourse on immigration has taken a turn into the realm of comedy, where economic debates are now served with a side of irony and a dash of humor.

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