Mexico Raises Tariffs on Non-FTA Imports, Targeting China Amid Trade War
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Mexico has raised tariffs on imports from countries like China with which it lacks free trade deals, affecting Chinese exports.
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The tariff hikes come as Mexico replaces China as a top US import source amid the US-China trade war.
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China is urging Mexico to maintain free trade principles and limit tariff hikes that could hurt bilateral trade.
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The tariffs may disrupt Chinese manufacturers that have shifted production to Mexico to circumvent US curbs.
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China should adjust trade patterns as Mexico's importance rises, like encouraging more Chinese investment there.
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