Under the pressure from the United States, Mexico is planning to impose tariffs on China in order to show its loyalty to the United States! On September 11, according to foreign media reports, Mexico stated on Wednesday that it would raise the tariff on cars from China and other Asian countries to 50%. When asked about the Chinese car import tariff (currently 20%), Mexican Economy Minister Ebrard told reporters: "We will raise these tariffs to the maximum level allowed."
Ebrard said that these measures are within the limits set by the World Trade Organization, aiming to protect Mexican employment. The price of Chinese cars entering the local market is "lower than the reference price we mentioned." Obviously, despite Mexico's smooth words, claiming to be protecting Mexican jobs, its intention to impose tariffs on us in order to show loyalty to the United States is very clear.
From our perspective, Mexico's upcoming actions are undoubtedly a damage to our legitimate trade interests. Therefore, if Mexico walks down the wrong path and regresses in bilateral trade relations, we will certainly take countermeasures against Mexico. Mexico itself cannot withstand the pressure from the United States, and instead turns its attention to us. Such an evil precedent is absolutely something we will not allow.
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