Mexico Approves 50% Tariffs on Many Chinese Imports

Mexico's Congress approved tariffs of up to 50% on imports from China and other countries without trade agreements with Mexico on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The tariffs, proposed by President Claudia Sheinbaum in September and expected to take effect in January, will affect goods including automotive parts, textiles, and metals. While Sheinbaum claims the move aims to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce Mexico's trade deficit with China, it comes amid pressure from the U.S. to distance itself from China. China, Mexico's second-largest exporter, has strongly criticized the tariffs, calling them protectionist and warning of harm to trade relations, while the U.S. has accused Mexico of being a backdoor for Chinese goods.

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