Archive · 13 Dec 2025
Mexico Raises Tariffs on Indian Imports
Mexico has decided to increase taxes on things it buys from countries like India and China.
These taxes, called tariffs, will be between 5% and 50% on things like cars, clothes, and steel.
This started in April 2024 and was recently extended.
Mexico wants to do this to help its own businesses and to stop too many Chinese products from coming into the country.
India sells about $5.7 billion worth of things to Mexico every year, but this increase in taxes might not hurt India too much overall.
The US has also put high taxes on things from India, which India doesn't like.
But India and the US are still talking about making a trade deal.
India is talking to Mexico to find a solution that works for both countries and follows global trade rules.
India might also take steps to protect its own traders while these talks are happening.
Mexico approved tariff hikes of up to 50% on goods from countries without free trade agreements, including India and China.
The tariffs, effective from April 2024 and extended in 2025, affect products like automobiles, textiles, and steel.
The move aims to protect Mexico's local employment and manufacturing, and to curb the influx of Chinese goods.
India's exports to Mexico totaled $5.7 billion in 2024-25, but the tariffs are not expected to significantly impact overall exports.
India is in talks with Mexico to find mutually beneficial solutions and reserves the right to take measures to protect its exporters.
- Who
- Mexico, India, China, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, US
- What
- Mexico raises tariffs on imports from non-free trade agreement countries, including India
- When
- Effective from April 2024, extended in 2025
- Where
- Mexico
- Why
- To protect local employment and manufacturing, and to contain Chinese goods flooding the market
Mexico's Perspective
India's Perspective
Tariff Implementation
Mexico's Perspective
Mexico implemented tariffs to protect local employment and manufacturing, and to curb the influx of Chinese goods.
India's Perspective
India views the tariffs as unilateral and potentially harmful to its exporters, seeking mutually beneficial solutions.
Trade Relations
Mexico's Perspective
Mexico aims to contain the flooding of Chinese goods and support its domestic market.
India's Perspective
India is engaging in talks to find solutions that align with global trade rules and protect its exporters' interests.
- Tariff Range
- 5-50%
- Affected Products
- Automobiles, Automobile Parts, Textiles, Clothing, Plastics, Steel
- Effective Date
- April 2024 (extended in 2025)
- Impacted Countries
- India, China, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia
- India's Exports to Mexico
- $5.7 billion (2024-25)
- India's Share of Mexico's Imports
- 1.3% of total exports
- US Tariffs on India
- 50% (combined rate)
Sources
Mexico imposes up to 50% tariff on imports from India and China
Will Mexico’s 50% tariff hike impact India’s annual $1.87 billion car exports? 3 key factors to watch
Mexico approves tariff hikes of up to 50% on goods from India, others
Mexico’s steep tariff hikes will hit 75% of India’s exports from January: GTRI report
Three-Fourth of $5.75 Bn Mexican Exports to Be Hit by Tariffs
Mexico tariffs: Auto, smartphones, steel products, garments, aluminium to take a hit
Mexico duty to hit 75% of exports: GTRI
