Trump team pressures Mexico to impose tariffs on China to avoid US duties
The Trump administration has suggested to Mexican officials that they impose tariffs on Chinese imports to avoid potential tariffs from the US. This proposal was reportedly made during a meeting in Washington between US and Mexican officials, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard.
The US suggestion comes as the Trump administration threatens tariffs on its North American trade partners. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has already been increasing efforts to curb cheap imports from China, aiming to support domestic industries and potentially appease the US. Despite the US suggestion, Mexico made no firm commitment regarding tariffs on China during the meeting, but both countries agreed to form a working group to further discuss trade and tariff issues.
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The Trump administration has suggested to Mexican officials that they impose tariffs on Chinese imports to avoid potential tariffs from the US. This proposal was reportedly made during a meeting in Washington between US and Mexican officials, including Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard.
The US suggestion comes as the Trump administration threatens tariffs on its North American trade partners. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has already been increasing efforts to curb cheap imports from China, aiming to support domestic industries and potentially appease the US. Despite the US suggestion, Mexico made no firm commitment regarding tariffs on China during the meeting, but both countries agreed to form a working group to further discuss trade and tariff issues.
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