Mexico Raises Tariffs on Imports from India and China

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

International

Mexico’s Congress has approved a new law imposing higher import tariffs on goods originating from countries without free trade agreements, including India, China, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia. The revised tariff structure will come into effect from January 2026, with duties ranging

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Trump Warns Mexico Of Higher Tariffs Over Water Issue

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

US President Donald Trump has warned Mexico that tariffs on its exports could be increased if it does not meet water delivery obligations under a 1944 treaty. He said Mexico must release a specific volume of water to the United States by December 31 or face additional duties. The issue has affected farmers in Texas, […]

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Mexico Blocks U.S. Military Strike Proposal on Cartels

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2025

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has firmly rejected a proposal by Donald Trump to permit U.S. military strikes against drug cartels on Mexican soil. She stated unequivocally: “It’s not going to happen,” clarifying that while intelligence cooperation with the U.S. is welcome, any foreign military operation within Mexico’s territory is unacceptable. U.S. Offer and

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Mexico Set To Raise Tariffs On Chinese Cars To 50% After US Pressure

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

Mexico’s government has unveiled plans to increase tariffs on automobiles imported from China and other Asian countries from about 20% to 50%. The move is part of a broader overhaul of import duties aimed at protecting domestic industries and jobs. Scope Of The Import Overhaul The proposed changes would affect around US$52 billion in imports […]

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Mexico Halts US Deliveries Amid Tariff Uncertainty

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2025

Mexico’s national postal service, Correos de Mexico, has suspended all package deliveries to the United States starting Wednesday. The decision follows confusion over the termination of the “de minimis” duty exemption, which previously allowed duty-free entry for packages valued under $800. Billions in Trade Impacted In 2024, more than 1.3 billion packages worth over $64

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US Slaps 17 % Tariff On Mexican Tomatoes

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

The United States has officially imposed a 17% anti-dumping duty on fresh tomato imports from Mexico, ending a long-standing agreement that had previously suspended such tariffs. The move came into effect on July 14 and is part of a broader effort to protect American agriculture. This marks the termination of a 2019 agreement—originally built on […]

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EU and Mexico Condemn Trump’s 30% Tariffs

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

The European Union and Mexico have strongly criticised US President Donald Trump’s announcement to impose a 30% tariff on imports from their countries, effective August 1. Both regions have expressed deep concern over the economic and diplomatic consequences of the proposed measure. EU Warns of Economic Fallout European officials warned that the 30% tariff would […]