ISSUING AUTHORITY:

Ministry of Commerce

DATE OF ISSUANCE:

March 25, 2026

On March 25, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce released the Final Conclusion on the Investigation into Trade and Investment Barriers Regarding Mexico’s Restrictive Measures against China (the "Conclusion"). The investigation, launched in September 2025, confirmed that Mexico’s tariff hikes on non-FTA partners including China, effective January 1, 2026, constitute trade and investment barriers.

The Conclusion identifies 1,463 tariff lines, with duties ranging from 5% to 50% levied on textiles and apparel, mechanical and electrical products, metals, minerals and chemical products, and light industrial products, affecting about $30.25 billion of Chinese exports to Mexico. Such measures raise export costs, erode price competitiveness, reduce market share, and dampen the willingness to invest. Complicated customs clearance, technical barriers, and discriminatory rules of origin create further trade distortions. The Conclusion confirms significant negative impacts and supports taking necessary steps to safeguard enterprises’ legitimate rights and interests.

Reference:

商务部公告2026年第16号 公布对墨西哥相关涉华限制措施进行贸易投资壁垒调查的最终结论