China intensifies protests over Mexico’s new trade restrictions

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Tensions between China and Mexico have escalated as Beijing accuses the Mexican government of acting under U.S. influence. The Mexican Ministry of Economy recently opened four new anti-dumping investigations targeting Chinese exports, including adhesive tape, steel bolts, and PVC pipes. 

China’s Ministry of Commerce released a statement condemning the measures as “protectionist actions harming the legitimate interests of Chinese enterprises.” The ministry noted that Mexico has initiated eleven such cases in 2025, nearly double the previous year.

According to Beijing, these actions are part of a wider realignment linked to U.S. trade policy, which seeks to push Chinese manufacturing out of North American supply chains. Since 2023, Mexico has surpassed China as the United States’ top trading partner, a position it is eager to maintain amid the ongoing tariff war between Washington and Beijing.

China’s embassy in Mexico accused the U.S. of practicing “economic bullying” to pressure its partners. “The United States is not truly concerned about Mexico’s development but seeks to use it as a geopolitical tool in industrial supply chains,” the embassy said. 

Meanwhile, Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard emphasized that dialogue continues with affected Asian governments and that the proposed 50% tariff hikes still require congressional approval. He dismissed the possibility of immediate Chinese retaliation.

Despite rising tensions, Chinese investment in Mexico continues to grow, reaching $710 million in 2024, mainly in Guanajuato, Coahuila, and Mexico City. The dispute underscores the balancing act Mexico faces as it deepens trade ties with China while preserving its strategic alignment with the United States.

* Original text in Spanish. Translated by Large Language Model (LLM) technology.

Main Source:

China sube el volumen a sus protestas por las restricciones comerciales de México – El País

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