【环球财经】墨西哥总统：美上调钢铝关税“不公平” 将采取应对措施

Core Viewpoint - The recent increase in tariffs on imported steel and aluminum products by the United States is deemed "unfair," "lacking legal basis," and "unsustainable" by the Mexican government, which plans to assess and implement countermeasures to protect its steel and aluminum industry [1][2]. Group 1: Tariff Impact - The U.S. has raised tariffs on steel and aluminum products from 25% to 50% for all trade partners except the UK, citing "national security threats" and the need to enhance domestic steel and aluminum industry competitiveness [2]. - The increase in tariffs is expected to severely impact Mexico's steel and aluminum industry, particularly due to the high dependency of cross-border supply chains on these materials [2]. Group 2: Trade Relations - Mexico is a net importer of steel and aluminum from the U.S., with a trade surplus of $6.897 billion in steel and aluminum products for the U.S. in 2024 [1]. - The Mexican government argues that the U.S. action is inconsistent with the USMCA (United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement), as the U.S. claims of national security do not hold up against the backdrop of good cooperation between the two countries [1]. Group 3: Future Actions - If negotiations between Mexico and the U.S. regarding the steel and aluminum tariffs do not yield results, Mexico plans to announce countermeasures the following week to protect its steel and aluminum industry and related employment [2].