On September 25, the Chinese government launched an internal investigation “into barriers to trade and investment in Mexico.” This is due to the modifications proposed by President Claudia Sehinbaum Pardo’s administration to at least 1,400 tariff items, “a measure that would seriously harm the trade and investment interests of Chinese companies,” the Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced.
Beijing is focusing its investigation on tariffs on automobiles and auto parts, textiles, clothing, plastics, steel, household appliances, aluminum, toys, furniture, footwear, leather goods, paper and cardboard, motorcycles, glass, and other product categories, according to the Ministry.
“In accordance with the proposed adjustment of various import tariffs published in the Parliamentary Gazette of the Mexican Congress on September 9, 2025, the Mexican government plans to increase tariff rates on imports of products from partners with which it does not have a free trade agreement, such as China, a measure that would seriously harm the trade and investment interests of Chinese companies,” the Chinese official emphasized in a statement.
The official explained that in accordance with the provisions of the Foreign Trade Law of the People’s Republic of China and the Rules on the Investigation of Barriers to Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Commerce, in order to maintain order in foreign trade, the Mexican trade authority may independently investigate trade and investment barriers in the countries and regions concerned.
The investigation will last six to nine months. The Ministry of Commerce explained that it has begun now and must be completed within six months. In exceptional circumstances, it may be extended, but the extension period may not exceed three months.
China Launches Anti-Dumping Investigation on Pecans from Mexico and the US
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce also announced the opening of an anti-dumping investigation on pecans imported from the United States and Mexico.
The investigation will last one year, until September 25, 2026, with a possible six-month extension if necessary.
Source: jornada
