India issues BIG statement after Mexico imposes 50% import tariffs: ‘Right to take appropriate…’
Mexico imposed heavy import duties on products such as light cars, auto parts, clothing, plastics, steel, appliances, toys, textiles, furniture, shoes, leather goods, paper, cardboard, motorcycles, aluminum, trailers, glass, soap, perfumes and cosmetics.
Prime Minister Modi and Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo.
New Delhi has warned to take “appropriate measures” to protect its interests after Mexico approved a broad 50 percent tariff on imports of selected products from India, a government official said. According to news agency PTI, the official added that India was in contact with Mexico during the initial presentation of a bill on this issue. A high-level meeting has already been held between Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal and Mexican Deputy Economy Minister Luis Rosendo, and follow-up meetings are expected.
The official quoted in the PTI report said: “India reserves the right to take appropriate measures to protect the interests of Indian exporters while continuing to seek a solution through constructive dialogue.” They added: “The Ministry of Commerce is in contact with the Mexican Ministry of Economy to explore mutually beneficial solutions that comply with global trade rules… India values its partnership with Mexico and stands ready to work collaboratively for a stable and balanced trade environment that benefits businesses and consumers in both countries.”
Mexico imposed heavy import duties on products such as light cars, auto parts, clothing, plastics, steel, appliances, toys, textiles, furniture, shoes, leather goods, paper, cardboard, motorcycles, aluminum, trailers, glass, soap, perfumes and cosmetics. Countries that do not currently have a trade agreement with the North American country will be affected by the tariffs. These include India, South Korea, China, Thailand and Indonesia. The taxes are scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2026.
