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墨西哥拟对中国等国家征收10%-50%关税,商务部回应
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-09-12 14:25

Group 1 - Mexico plans to increase import tariffs on approximately 1,400 products, including automobiles, toys, steel, textiles, and plastic products, to a rate of 10%-50% for countries that have not signed free trade agreements with Mexico, including China [2][3] - The U.S. is the largest importer of automobiles globally and Mexico's primary export destination for light vehicles, with approximately 2.8 million light vehicles exported to the U.S. in 2024, accounting for 80.2% of Mexico's total light vehicle exports [3] - Mexico's actions are perceived as aligning with U.S. strategies to curb Chinese influence and may impact the investment climate in Mexico, potentially reducing confidence among businesses [2][4] Group 2 - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce expressed concerns that Mexico's tariff increases could harm the interests of relevant trade partners, including China, and negatively affect the business environment in Mexico [4][5] - China advocates for resolving trade disputes through equal dialogue and opposes unilateralism, protectionism, and discriminatory measures, emphasizing the importance of mutual cooperation between China and Mexico [4][5] - In 2024, Mexico became the sixth-largest destination for China's new energy vehicle exports, with a total of 80,552 vehicles exported, indicating a growing trade relationship in the automotive sector [3]