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MEXICO CITY – The Mexican government is considering imposing a tariff of up to 50% on automobile imports from China, amid growing pressure from the United States to limit the Asian giant's expansion into the North American market.

The measure, which is still under review, seeks to respond to Washington's warnings about the risk posed by the massive entry of low-cost Chinese-made electric and combustion vehicles through Mexican territory. US officials have insisted that this could undermine the rules of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by allowing Chinese companies to use Mexico as an export platform to the US market.

The debate is intensifying in a context in which China has increased its presence in Latin America through strategic investments, especially in sectors such as energy, telecommunications, and, more recently, automotive. Some Chinese automakers have already announced plans to establish assembly plants in Mexico to serve both the domestic and export markets.

Experts point out that Mexico's decision is not easy: on the one hand, it must address pressure from its main trading partner, the United States; on the other, it cannot completely close the door to new Chinese investments that could create jobs and boost the national economy.

The Mexican automotive sector, which represents nearly 4% of the country's GDP and more than 20% of total exports, is at the center of this geopolitical and economic dispute, which could redefine the balance of power in the industry in the coming years./ E. ESGLOTAC