商务部深夜发声

Core Viewpoint - Mexico plans to increase import tariffs on approximately 1,400 product categories, 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 [1] Group 1: Mexico's Tariff Increase - The proposed tariff increase aligns with the U.S.'s long-standing strategy to contain China and may serve Mexico's future trade negotiations with North American partners [1] - The Chinese government expresses concern that Mexico's unilateral tariff increase could harm the interests of relevant trade partners, including China, and negatively impact the business environment in Mexico, reducing investment confidence [1] Group 2: China's Response - China advocates for resolving trade disputes through equal dialogue and opposes unilateralism, protectionism, and discriminatory measures [2] - The Chinese government emphasizes the importance of mutual benefit in China-Mexico economic cooperation and hopes for collaborative efforts to promote global economic recovery and trade development [4]