Chinese companies looked to Mexico more than most. Their investment in the country has surged. Mr Trump (who has already threatened to apply a tariff of 25% to Mexican imports “on day one” unless it stops migrants and drugs from illegally crossing the border) believes those firms are using Mexico as a tariff-free gateway to the United States.
The three countries under threat of new or increased tariffs by President-elect Donald Trump have not reacted kindly to the bad news.
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President-elect Trump talked tough on tariffs on his way to securing a resounding win for Republicans in November, and now businesses are preparing for a trade war that could eclipse the one that
Business leaders in Mexico say the incoming U.S. administration will enhance the appeal of their factories as an alternative to plants in China.
MEXICO CITY - Mexico's tax authority SAT issued new tariffs on Tuesday, which it said will strengthen the surveillance of goods from Asia, a measure that could impact popular online retailers like Shein and Temu.
China countered U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s claims about the Panama Canal. Brazilian labor authorities uncovered “slavery-like conditions” at a construction site for Chinese
Republican U.S. President-elect Donald Trump held a press conference on Tuesday and spoke about a range of issues including NATO, Israeli hostages in Gaza, his wish for the U.S. to buy Greenland and take control of the Panama Canal.
Chinese President Xi Jinping painted a picture of a strong Chinese economy in his New Year’s speech, while also alluding to external “uncertainties” as President-elect Trump
One country that stands to benefit should U.S.-Mexican relations deteriorate is China — an issue that Mexico could exploit.
Mexico’s new tariffs on apparel and courier goods aim to protect domestic industries, tighten trade accountability, and reshape its role in global supply chains while challenging nearshoring strategies.