Mexico’s Senate has approved significant tariff increases of up to 50% on imports from China and several other Asian nations, aiming to strengthen domestic industries despite pushback from business groups and foreign governments.

Tariffs to Target Key Industrial Goods

The legislation, already passed by the lower house, will introduce new or higher tariffs of up to 50% on selected imports from 2026. These include automobiles, auto parts, textiles, clothing, plastics and steel from countries without trade agreements with Mexico notably China, India, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia. Most affected goods will face duties capped at 35%.

The bill passed with 76 votes in favour, 5 against, and 35 abstentions. It represents a softer version of an earlier proposal that had stalled in the lowe

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