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Ebrard says Mexico faces lower US tariffs than China
Mexico’s Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said US tariffs on Mexican trade average below 3%.
He compared this with a 22% effective tariff rate for China, according to figures he cited.
Ebrard said Mexico remains the United States’ leading exporter despite US protectionist measures.
He pointed to close economic ties and contacts between Mexico’s and the US presidents as factors supporting trade.
He also said exports to the United States grew 16.8% in the latest month.
The United States, Mexico and Canada are reviewing their trade agreement, known as the USMCA.
Ebrard said he will present Mexico’s outlook and progress on the review on Friday, October 16.
Mexico faces an effective tariff rate of less than 3% on trade with the United States, Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said.
He compared that rate with 22% for China, according to his figures.
Ebrard said Mexico remains the leading exporter to the United States despite US protectionist measures.
He cited economic integration and the relationship between Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and US President Donald Trump as factors benefiting Mexico.
He said he would present information on the review of the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement on Friday, October 16.
- Who
- Mexico Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard made the statements.
- What
- He said Mexico faces an effective US tariff rate below 3%, compared with 22% for China, according to his figures.
- When
- Tuesday; the article was published on October 14, 2026.
- Where
- At Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies.
- Why
- Ebrard said Mexico had weathered US protectionist measures better than expected, citing economic integration and the relationship between Sheinbaum and Trump.
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Ebrard said a more difficult economic situation had been anticipated because of US trade policies.
Ebrard made remarks about Mexico’s effective tariff rate during a visit to the Chamber of Deputies.
Ebrard said he would present information on the review of the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement and Mexico’s economic outlook.
- Mexico’s effective US tariff rate
- Less than 3%, according to Ebrard
- China’s effective tariff rate
- 22%, according to Ebrard
- Mexico’s export position
- Leading exporter to the United States, Ebrard said
- Planned presentation
- October 16, on the US-Mexico-Canada trade agreement review
What people are saying
Well, we have done relatively well, if you compare us with China. For example, China is paying an effective tariff of 22 percent; we are paying less than 3 percent.
Mexico is the main exporter to the United States despite the protectionism we have seen.
A more complex situation than the one we are experiencing was expected.