China Lashes Out at Mexico Over Tariffs, Citing Trump’s Influence
China has issued a warning to Mexico for its proposed tariffs on Chinese goods, accusing its trading partner of “appeasement and compromise toward unilateral bullying” from the United States. The rebuke comes as Mexico considers a new trade policy that would align more closely with President Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda.
According to a Bloomberg report, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce urged Mexico to “think twice” before implementing a planned 50% tariff on a range of products, including cars.
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The ministry’s statement, released Thursday, suggested that Mexico’s actions were not an independent policy but rather a capitulation to pressure from Washington.
“Any unilateral tariff increase by Mexico, even within the framework of [World Trade Organization] rules, would be seen as appeasement and compromise toward unilateral bullying,” the statement read, according to a Bloomberg translation.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has defended the proposed tariffs, stating the move is intended to protect domestic industries and is not designed to stir tensions with China. However, the timing and nature of the policy have drawn comparisons to President Trump’s aggressive use of tariffs to protect U.S. industries and reduce trade deficits, particularly with China.
President Trump has consistently pressured Mexico to re-evaluate its relationship with China, alleging that Mexico serves as a “back door” for Chinese goods, including fentanyl precursor chemicals, to enter the U.S.
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The proposed tariffs threaten a significant trade relationship. China currently holds a substantial trade surplus with Mexico, exporting $71 billion more in goods than it imports, according to China’s customs data.
China’s top export to Mexico is cars, while Mexico’s primary export to China is copper ore, a critical component for electronic goods. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce warned that it would take “necessary measures” to protect its interests, suggesting a potential for retaliatory tariffs that could further escalate the trade dispute.
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