Mexico Moves to Raise Tariffs on Chinese Cars to 50 Percent

‘We are explaining to them that this is a measure that has to do with strengthening our economy,’ Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said.

Secretary of Economy of Mexico Marcelo Ebrard speaks during the daily morning briefing at Palacio Nacional in Mexico City, Mexico, on Aug. 28, 2025. Hector Vivas/Getty Images

The Mexican government will raise tariffs on Chinese cars from 20 percent to 50 percent, Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said during an event at Felipe Ángeles International Airport.

“I was asked if we are going to apply tariffs on vehicles from Asia, particularly China. I said yes. They already have a tariff. The tariff is 20 percent. Now, what are we going to do? We are going to raise it higher, which is allowed by the World Trade Organization, up to 50 percent,” Ebrard said on Sept. 10.