Overview

• Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said the proposal is a commercial measure to protect domestic industry, not a geopolitical move.
• The plan raises tariffs on imports from countries without free‑trade agreements, with autos highlighted alongside textiles and steel.
• China’s Ministry of Commerce urged Mexico to be cautious and signaled it could take necessary steps to safeguard its interests.
• Ebrard said he will meet China’s ambassador Chen Daojiang and other Asian diplomats to discuss the proposal and manage concerns.
• Officials described the adjustments as targeted and replaceable, and analysts say Chinese automakers and Mexico’s EV market could face the greatest impact; Ebrard also estimated a modest 0.3% inflation effect.