Core Viewpoint - The Mexican Congress has overwhelmingly approved a significant tariff bill that will impose tariffs on 1,463 products from Asian countries, including China, that do not have free trade agreements with Mexico, with rates ranging from 10% to 50% [1][6] Group 1: Tariff Details - The new tariffs will increase from the previous range of 0-20% to a new range of 10-50%, with most products falling between 10-30% [1][6] - The legislation is expected to be finalized by December 15, 2025, and will take effect on January 1, 2026 [1][6] - Affected countries include China, South Korea, India, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, Russia, Turkey, Brazil, Nicaragua, the UAE, and South Africa, while countries with free trade agreements with Mexico, such as the EU, the US, and Canada, will not be affected [1][6] Group 2: Impact on Trade - Approximately 70% of the affected trade volume originates from China, with projected trade between China and Mexico reaching $109.426 billion in 2024, where Chinese exports are expected to be $90.232 billion, leading to a growing trade deficit that has prompted the tariff increase [3][8] - The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has expressed strong opposition to this unilateral and protectionist approach, stating that it will significantly harm Chinese interests and urging Mexico to correct its course [3][8] Group 3: Specific Industries Affected - The tariff bill will impact various industries, including: - Textiles and apparel (1,014 tariff codes, rates 10%-35%) - Steel and products (249 tariff codes, rates 15%-50%) - Automotive and parts (235 tariff codes, rates 20%-50%) - Plastics (81 tariff codes, rates 10%-35%) - Home appliances (18 tariff codes, rates 15%-30%) - Toys (37 tariff codes, rates 10%-25%) - Furniture (28 tariff codes, rates 15%-35%) - Footwear and leather (67 tariff codes, rates 10%-30%) - Paper and cardboard (47 tariff codes, rates 10%-20%) - Motorcycles (8 tariff codes, rates 20%-40%) - Aluminum products (21 tariff codes, rates 15%-35%) - Cosmetics and soaps (24 tariff codes, rates 10%-25%) [4][11]
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Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-11 10:17