China, Mexico Hold First Talks Since Mexico Imposed Steep Tariffs on Chinese Imports

Chinese trade negotiator Li Chenggang attends a press conference on the day of U.S.-China talks on trade, economic and national security issues, in Madrid, Spain, September 15, 2025. REUTERS/Louiza Vradi/File Photo

China’s chief trade negotiator Li Chenggang met Mexico’s Deputy Economy Minister Vidal Llerenas in Beijing on Monday in the first face-to-face talks since Mexico imposed tariffs up to 35% on Chinese goods, China’s Commerce Ministry announced Thursday. The two countries conducted exchanges on bilateral economic and trade relations.

Mexico announced the tariff increases in December on China and other countries without free trade agreements, covering thousands of products, including automobiles, auto parts, textiles, plastics, and steel.

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