Mexico Imposes Up to 50% Tariffs on China and Other Nations Amid U.S. Trade Tensions
Mexico has approved a new set of tariffs, reaching up to 50%, on over 1,400 products from countries without a free trade agreement with Mexico, including China, Thailand, India, and Indonesia. These tariffs, set to take effect on January 1, 2026, target goods such as metals, cars, clothing, and appliances. The decision comes as Mexico is engaged in negotiations with the United States over potential import taxes that President Trump has threatened to impose. The Mexican Senate passed these measures to boost domestic production, according to President Claudia Sheinbaum. The move has drawn criticism from China, which claims the tariffs will significantly harm its trading interests. Meanwhile, China is seeking to strengthen its ties with Latin American and Caribbean countries through trade and innovation. 
