Mexico Weighs Tariffs on China, Others Without Trade Deal (1)

Mexico is considering enacting new tariffs on countries with which it does not have a trade agreement, including China, President Claudia Sheinbaum said during her morning press conference on Thursday.

The fresh levies would be part of the government’s so-called “Plan Mexico,” a national program aimed at promoting domestic industry and industrial development.

“We are considering tariffs as part of Plan Mexico, which we’ve proposed since we came into office,” said Sheinbaum. China is among countries that don’t have a deal with Mexico, “but it’s not the only country,” she added.

Sheinbaum said that the sectors affected by fresh tariffs ...