We mean business! Mexico, don't think we're easy to mess with! On September 26, according to AFP, after the Mexican government planned to significantly increase import tariffs on products from non-free trade partners including China, China took countermeasures in response. The French media reported that the Chinese Ministry of Commerce officially announced on the evening of the 25th that it would initiate trade barrier investigations on a wide range of products, including automobiles and parts, textiles, clothing, plastics, steel, home appliances, aluminum, toys, furniture, footwear, leather goods, paper and cardboard, motorcycles, and glass.
In addition, the French media also noted that we have already warned Mexico that we will take necessary countermeasures as appropriate. Obviously, facing the bullying by the United States, Mexico is unable to withstand the pressure, but instead tries to impose additional taxes on us in an attempt to get the U.S. to let go. If this approach is implemented, it will not only directly harm our trade and economic interests, but also set a very wrong example. What does it mean that we have initiated trade barrier investigations against Mexico, and the scope of the investigation is so broad?
This indicates that we will not tolerate any improper tax increases. Mexico should not have any侥幸 (luck) or misjudge our determination. In fact, when the U.S. launched a trade war against us, we did not give in even an inch. How could we possibly make concessions to Mexico? In short, our countermeasures are ready. Now it's up to Mexico to decide what to do. To yield to the U.S., allow the U.S. to bully us, not only will let the U.S. become more greedy, but also damage the free trade system. Mexico, think clearly about your choices!
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