Mexico considering imposing tariffs on China, President Sheinbaum says

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday that her government is considering imposing tariffs on imports from countries that do not have trade agreements with Mexico, including China.

The tariffs would be part of “Plan Mexico”, an initiative to boost domestic industry amid tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on some imports from Mexico.

“We are considering tariffs as part of Plan Mexico, which we’ve proposed since we came into office,” said Sheinbaum. China is among countries that don’t have a deal with Mexico, “but it’s not the only country,” she added.

Sheinbaum said that the sectors affected by fresh tariffs will be released in due time. She did not specify the rates under consideration or a timing for additional details.

The Mexican government is planning to increase tariffs on some Asian countries, including China, as part of its 2026 budget proposal due this month.

The additional levies – which would span a wide range of products including cars, textiles and plastics – are aimed at protecting the nation’s businesses from cheap imports.

  

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