In a move aimed at protecting local industries, Mexico’s Senate has given final approval to a bill that introduces new tariffs on imports from Asian nations without a trade agreement with the country. The legislation, which passed with overwhelming support on Wednesday, imposes tariffs ranging from 5% to 50% on over 1,400 products, including clothing, metals, and auto parts. This action is broadly in line with US trade measures under President Donald Trump, marking a shift in Mexico’s historically free-trade approach.

New Tariffs Target Asian Imports, Focus on China

The new tariffs, set to take effect next year, are largely designed to address the massive output of Chinese factories. While the bill’s passage coincides with President Claudia Sheinbaum’s high-stakes trade talks with the US

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