Overview
- The package, integrated into Plan México, targets 17 strategic sectors after Congress trimmed the list from about 1,463 tariff lines to roughly 974 following industry consultations.
- Officials set implementation for January 1, 2026, with schemes to maintain quotas for domestic producers that export from Mexico.
- The government estimates a consumer price impact of about 0.2% and annual revenue near 30 billion pesos from the measures.
- Priority sectors facing sharp import growth include autos, textiles and apparel, footwear, and steel, with reported increases of about 34% in autos, 12.4% in steel, 20.8% in apparel, and 22.3% in footwear since 2022.
- Authorities emphasize continued diplomacy with affected suppliers as the plan advances alongside domestic investments, including six of 15 development hubs already moving into works for early 2026.