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Mexico Starts 2026 With Broad Tariffs on Non‑FTA Imports

Partners with free‑trade deals are exempt, concentrating the hikes on Asian suppliers such as China.

Overview

  • Most duties rise to about 35% on goods from countries without free‑trade agreements, with reports of rates up to 50% on select Chinese products.
  • The package covers roughly 1,400-plus tariff lines and spans automobiles, auto parts, textiles, clothing, plastics and steel.
  • Mexico’s Economy Ministry says the policy safeguards about 350,000 jobs and supports reindustrialization, with expected revenue of roughly $3.76 billion next year.
  • China has formally objected, warning the tariffs will substantially harm affected trading partners, and some Mexican industries fear higher costs.
  • Analysts see the move aligning Mexico more closely with U.S. pressure on Chinese trade ahead of the upcoming USMCA review.