Overview
- The Economy Ministry’s proposal to tariff finished vehicles from countries without trade agreements remains under congressional review, after a deputies’ commission lowered the original upper cap on the levy on December 8.
- AMIA said it supports tariffs on finished cars to protect domestic production but asked lawmakers to strip out tariff lines that hit manufacturing inputs, including auto parts, steel and textiles.
- The association cautioned that the measure will not trigger a near‑term investment surge, with companies waiting for outcomes of the 2026 T‑MEC review before committing capital.
- Industry priorities for 2026 include removing U.S. Section 232‑style tariffs, preserving zero‑tariff access within the region and safeguarding rules of origin to maintain competitiveness.
- AMIA underscored the sector’s integration and weight in Mexico’s economy, noting a 4.5% share of GDP and supply chains that can cross the U.S.-Mexico border multiple times.