Mexico Tariff News and Tracker
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This is your Mexico Tariff Tracker podcast.Stay informed with "Mexico Tariff Tracker," your go-to daily podcast for the latest updates and insights on the tariffs imposed on Mexico by the United States. Dive deep into the evolving trade landscape as we analyze policy changes, economic impacts, and political developments that shape the bilateral relationship between these neighboring countries. Whether you're a business professional, policy maker, or simply interested in global economics, "Mexico Tariff Tracker" provides expert commentary and comprehensive coverage to help you stay ahead of the curve. Tune in daily to navigate the complexities of international trade and...
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Mexico Slaps 50 Percent Tariffs on Asian Imports to Align with US Trade Strategy and Boost North American Manufacturing
Dec 15, 2025Listeners, welcome to “Mexico Tariff News and Tracker,” your focused update on how U.S. trade politics, Trump-era policy, and Mexico’s latest moves on tariffs are reshaping North American supply chains.
Mexico has just taken one of its most dramatic trade steps in years. According to reporting summarized by outlets like Reuters and The New York Times, Mexico’s Congress has approved new tariffs of up to 50 percent on a wide range of imports from China and other Asian countries that do not have a free trade agreement with Mexico, with most goods facing rates around 35 percent. These me...
Mexico Unveils Major Tariff Overhaul Targeting China and Asian Imports to Protect Domestic Manufacturing and Align with US Trade Strategy
Dec 14, 2025You’re listening to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down the latest on trade, tariffs, and what it all means for the US, Mexico, and global supply chains.
Let’s start with Mexico’s own big tariff move, which is reshaping its role in North American trade. According to Reuters reporting summarized by outlets like The Business Standard and The Business Times, Mexico’s Senate has approved a sweeping new tariff regime that will impose duties of roughly 5% to as high as 50% on about 1,400 to 1,463 product lines from countries that do not have a free trade ag...
Mexico Raises Tariffs on Asian Goods Up to 50 Percent to Appease Trump and Protect Local Manufacturing Jobs
Dec 12, 2025Listeners, welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down the shifting trade front lines between the United States, Mexico, and the Trump administration’s tariff agenda.
The big Mexico story right now is not a tariff on the United States, but a move that could reshape how Mexico fits into Trump’s broader trade and tariff strategy. Mexico’s Senate has approved a sweeping new tariff law that slaps duties of between 5% and 50% on more than 1,400 products from Asian countries without free trade agreements with Mexico, with a clear focus on China. Transport Topics reports that t...
Trump Threatens 5% Tariff on Mexico Over Water Dispute While Targeting Agricultural and Import Sectors
Dec 10, 2025Listeners, welcome back to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down what matters most for cross‑border trade between the United States and Mexico.
According to the Washington Times, former President Donald Trump is once again putting tariffs at the center of U.S.–Mexico relations, threatening a new 5% tariff on Mexican products if Mexico does not release water owed to the U.S. under the 1944 water treaty covering the Colorado and Rio Grande rivers. Trump has demanded that Mexico deliver 800,000 acre-feet of water, with at least 200,000 acre-feet by the end of the year, warning that the...
Trump Threatens USMCA Trade Deal with Potential Tariffs Targeting Mexico Agriculture Auto and Steel Sectors
Dec 08, 2025Listeners, welcome to “Mexico Tariff News and Tracker,” where we break down the latest twists in U.S.–Mexico trade so you don’t have to.
The big story is growing uncertainty around how far President Donald Trump is willing to go on tariffs as Washington edges toward the mandatory 2026 review of the US‑Mexico‑Canada Agreement, or USMCA. News9 reports that Trump recently said trade discussions with Canada and Mexico are “moving forward” and that “we’ll work it out,” but in the same breath he has openly raised the possibility of renegotiating USMCA again or even exiting the pact. That...
Mexico Dodges Global Tariff Hike but Faces Steep 25% Auto and 50% Steel Duties Under Trump Regime
Dec 07, 2025Listeners, welcome back to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down what’s really happening at the intersection of tariffs, trade, and politics between the United States and Mexico.
The big headline right now: Mexico is officially exempt from President Trump’s new 10% baseline “reciprocal” tariff that Washington has rolled out on most trading partners. According to the Trade Compliance Resource Hub, Mexico is listed as “Reciprocal: Exempt,” meaning Mexican goods are not hit by that across‑the‑board 10% hike that took effect for many other countries in 2025. At a time when global tariffs are rising, that exemption i...
US Mexico Trade Tensions Escalate: Trump Threatens USMCA Withdrawal and New Tariffs Amid Complex Economic Landscape
Dec 05, 2025Listeners, tensions over tariffs between the United States and Mexico are once again moving to the center of the Trump administration’s economic agenda, and that has real implications for cross‑border trade and prices on both sides of the border. According to coverage in outlets like Politico and major agricultural news services, President Donald Trump’s team is openly floating the possibility of pulling the United States out of the US‑Mexico‑Canada Agreement, or USMCA, using that threat as leverage to demand new concessions from Mexico on both trade and migration. At the same time, US trade officials are review...
Duration: 00:04:14Mexico Tomato Tariffs Surge 17.09% as US-Mexico Trade Tensions Escalate with Supreme Court Legal Battle Looming
Dec 03, 2025Welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. I'm your host, and today we're diving into the latest developments affecting Mexican tariffs and cross-border trade as we head into the final month of 2025.
The tariff landscape for Mexico has become increasingly complex since President Trump's April 2nd Liberation Day announcement. The most significant impact listeners should know about involves agricultural products, particularly tomatoes. A 17.09 percent duty on most tomatoes from Mexico took effect on July 14th, and it remains firmly in place. Mexico supplies approximately 70 percent of tomatoes to the United States, so this tariff is having real consequences...
US Mexico Trade Tensions Escalate: Section 232 Tariffs Reshape North American Commerce in 2026
Dec 01, 2025Welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. I'm your host, and today we're breaking down the latest developments affecting trade between the United States and Mexico as we head into 2026.
The Trump administration has dramatically escalated its use of Section 232 tariffs this year, and Mexico is feeling the impact across multiple sectors. According to recent trade law analysis, the administration has initiated twelve new Section 232 investigations since taking office, with all completed investigations resulting in new tariff implementations. This represents a significant acceleration compared to Trump's first term, which saw only seven investigations.
One of the...
US Mexico Trade Tensions Escalate with 30 Percent Tariffs Impacting Bilateral Commerce and American Household Costs in 2025
Nov 30, 2025Welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. Let's dive into the latest developments affecting trade between the United States and Mexico as we head into the final month of 2025.
The tariff landscape between the US and Mexico has been volatile throughout 2025. President Trump initially imposed a 25 percent tariff on Mexican goods in early March, citing concerns about undocumented migration and fentanyl trafficking. By July, Trump escalated the pressure, announcing a 30 percent base tariff on Mexican goods set to begin August 1st. However, goods complying with the USMCA free trade agreement have remained largely exempt, protecting approximately 75 percent of...
Trump Escalates Mexico Trade War with Massive Tariffs Targeting Automotive Steel and Fentanyl Crossing
Nov 28, 2025Welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. Here's what you need to know about the latest developments affecting Mexican trade with the United States.
Since taking office in January 2025, President Trump has implemented sweeping tariff policies that have directly impacted Mexico as one of America's largest trading partners. Initially, Trump imposed a 25 percent tariff on Mexican goods, citing concerns about fentanyl trafficking and migration control. This escalated further in March when he announced a 25 percent tariff specifically on Mexican and Canadian automobiles and auto parts, a move that raised eyebrows given that Trump himself negotiated the United States-Mexico-Canada...
US Mexico Tariff Tensions Escalate: Automotive Sector Disrupted as Supreme Court Reviews Emergency Trade Powers
Nov 26, 2025Today’s tariff news for Mexico is marked by ongoing uncertainty and legal challenges. According to the US Tariff Tracker from iContainers, the 25% tariff on most Mexican goods remains in effect, with exceptions for USMCA-compliant products. This means that goods meeting the agreement’s rules of origin continue to flow without the extra duty, but many imports face steep costs. The baseline 10% reciprocal tariff also applies to all countries, including Mexico, but over 200 agricultural and food items like coffee, tea, tropical fruits, and certain meats have been excluded from these reciprocal tariffs as of November 13, 2025. This change has eased some pres...
Duration: 00:02:39US Mexico Trade Tensions Escalate as 25 Percent Tariffs Threaten Bilateral Economic Relations and USMCA Framework in 2025
Nov 24, 2025Welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest headlines and insights on the evolving trade relationship between the United States and Mexico.
Listeners, U.S. tariffs on Mexican goods are once again front and center as the Trump administration ramps up its use of trade policy to exert economic pressure. As of November 2025, a 25 percent ad valorem duty is being applied to all Mexican exports to the U.S. that do not qualify under the USMCA agreement. This rate, in effect since April, is confirmed by legal and policy trackers and is creating uncertainty...
US Imposes Sweeping 25% Tariffs on Mexican Goods Disrupting North American Trade Amid Trump's Second Term Economic Policy
Nov 19, 2025Welcome, listeners, to another episode of Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. Today is November 19, 2025, and the US-Mexico trade landscape remains highly dynamic under President Trump’s latest policies. Let’s get you up to speed on the most important headlines and current tariff rates shaping Mexico’s vital position in American trade.
Since the start of Trump’s second term, tariffs have surged to historical highs. According to Wikipedia’s summary on tariffs in the second Trump administration, the US average applied tariff rate spiked from 2.5% in early January to an estimated 27% by April, before moderating to 17.9% in September...
Trump Tariffs Reshape US-Mexico Trade Landscape with Steep Import Taxes and Automotive Sector Disruption in 2025
Nov 17, 2025Listeners, you’re tuned in to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, bringing you the latest on US-Mexico trade policies, tariffs, and political headline updates. As of November 17, 2025, tariffs remain a centerpiece of President Trump’s second term, with major implications for trade with Mexico.
At the start of the year, President Trump enacted sweeping tariff increases across nearly all US imports, including Mexican goods. By April, the average US tariff rate surged to an estimated 27%, reaching levels unseen since the early 1930s, sparking broad warnings from economists about risks to global trade. A universal 10% tariff went into effect on A...
Trump Escalates Mexico Trade War with Massive Tariffs Hitting Autos Steel and CrossBorder Commerce in 2025
Nov 16, 2025Listeners, welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, your source for up-to-the-minute developments on US tariffs, Mexico, and Trump's trade policy.
Today, President Trump's tariff regime is dominating global news as the United States continues its aggressive approach to trade. According to Wikipedia, the average US tariff rate skyrocketed from 2.5% to 27% between January and April 2025—marking a historic peak not seen in over a century. After ongoing negotiations and limited rollbacks, the average tariff rate sits at 17.9% as of September 2025, with monthly tariff revenue exceeding $30 billion.
Mexico finds itself directly in the crosshairs of Trump's tariff es...
Trump Tariffs Surge to 25% on Mexican Vehicles Threatening Auto Industry and Consumer Prices in 2025
Nov 14, 2025Listeners, welcome back to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest headlines and key developments on U.S. tariffs with a special focus on Mexico. As of today, November 14, 2025, the Mexico-U.S. tariff landscape remains a top story, with major impacts on trade policy, the auto industry, and cross-border supply chains.
President Trump’s administration has ushered in an era of aggressive tariffs that are profoundly changing how the U.S. and Mexico do business. According to Wikipedia and other trade policy sources, the average U.S. tariff rate skyrocketed from about 2.5% in early 2025 to a...
US Mexico Trade War Escalates Trump Imposes Massive Tariffs Targeting Vehicles and Imports Amid Immigration and Economic Tensions
Nov 10, 2025Listeners, welcome to another episode of Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. As of November 10, 2025, the U.S. trade relationship with Mexico is dominating headlines, with tariffs and policy shifts sparking major developments on both sides of the border.
On October 17th, President Trump invoked Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act and imposed a 25 percent tariff on imports of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles plus related parts from Mexico, unless those exports qualify under the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, better known as USMCA. If a Mexican-built vehicle meets USMCA content rules, the tariff only hits the non-U.S. value added. Otherwise, the...
Trump Imposes Massive 125 Percent Tariffs on Mexico Amid Immigration Crisis Sparking Trade War and Economic Tension
Nov 09, 2025Listeners, welcome to the latest episode of Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. Today is Sunday, November 9, 2025, and we’ve seen a week where trade tensions between the United States and Mexico are again front and center, thanks in large part to President Donald Trump’s new wave of tariffs.
Let’s dive right into the headline story: On October 17th, President Trump issued a proclamation invoking Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, imposing a 25 percent tariff on imports of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and related parts into the United States. This directly hits Mexican exports that don’t qualify...
Trump's Tariff Tsunami Reshapes US Mexico Trade Mexico Weathers Economic Storm with Resilient Exports in 2025
Nov 07, 2025Welcome listeners to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, your essential update for everything tariffs and trade between the U.S., President Trump, and Mexico, recorded Friday, November 7, 2025.
This year, President Trump’s second term marked a profound shift in tariff policy across the U.S., with some of the biggest waves hitting America’s trade ties with Mexico. From January through April, the average U.S. tariff rate soared from 2.5% to a staggering 27%, the highest in over a century, before easing slightly to an estimated 17.9% by September. The Trump administration’s push for “reciprocal tariffs” culminated in a universal...
US Imposes Steep 25% Tariffs on Mexican Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles Under Trade Expansion Act
Nov 05, 2025Welcome listeners to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, your essential update on the latest trade moves between the United States and Mexico. As of today, November 5, 2025, the trade landscape is shifting, with Washington taking direct action that will be felt across both borders.
The United States has announced a significant new round of tariffs on medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, their parts, and buses—a sector with deep ties to Mexico’s manufacturing complex. According to Taxmann, these duties, imposed under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, went into effect as of November 1, 2025. Medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and part...
US Imposes Steep Automotive Tariffs on Mexico Under Section 232 Amid Trade Tensions and National Security Concerns
Nov 03, 2025Welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down the latest headlines, current rates, and policy shifts shaping trade between the U.S., Mexico, and the world.
Listeners, as of November 2025, the U.S. has implemented new tariffs targeting imports of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, parts, and buses, effective since November 1st. These tariffs come under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, following a Commerce Department finding that these products are essential for national security. The Trump administration’s aim, according to proclamation 10984, is to stabilize the U.S. market share for these vehicle categories at ab...
US Mexico Tariff Tensions Escalate: Trump Imposes New Duties on Trucks and Goods Amid Border Security Negotiations
Nov 02, 2025Listeners, this is Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, your go-to source for the latest headlines, facts, and context on US-Mexico trade and tariffs. Today, the spotlight remains on the ongoing tariff drama between the United States under President Trump and Mexico, as both governments maneuver through a climate of heightened economic nationalism and reciprocal trade measures.
Back in March, President Trump imposed a sweeping 25 percent tariff on Mexican goods entering the United States. This move, announced on March 4, aimed to address several US priorities—shrinking the trade deficit with Mexico, putting pressure on the Mexican government to tighten bo...
U.S. Tariffs on Mexican Trucks and Buses Rise to 25% and 10%, Reshaping North American Trade Landscape in 2025
Oct 31, 2025Listeners, today we bring you the latest headlines and updates on U.S. tariffs, especially those affecting trade with Mexico under the Trump administration. Hot off the press, as of November 1, medium- and heavy-duty trucks and their parts imported into the United States face a steep 25 percent tariff, following a White House proclamation issued October 17. Passenger buses now face a 10 percent tariff. These changes come as part of a Section 232 investigation into national security and are a revision from earlier plans that had set an October 1st date. Mexico and Canada supply the majority of these trucks and parts to...
Duration: 00:03:37US and Mexico Pause Tariff Tensions, Negotiate Trade Barriers Ahead of USMCA Review in 2026
Oct 29, 2025Listeners, welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. Today we’re bringing you the latest on US-Mexico trade tensions, tariff updates, and the political back-and-forth shaping the news.
Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, announced this week that new US tariffs on Mexican goods have been put on pause. According to Argus Media, a brief but direct call with US President Donald Trump led to a decision to extend negotiations on 54 remaining non-tariff trade barriers between the two nations. The two leaders agreed to keep talks open for several more weeks, delaying tariffs that had been scheduled to take effe...
Trump Tariffs Hammer Mexico Trade Amid Supreme Court Battle Challenging Controversial Economic Emergency Powers
Oct 27, 2025Good afternoon listeners, and welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker for October 27th, 2025.
The Trump administration continues to reshape North American trade relationships through aggressive tariff policies, with Mexico finding itself in the crosshairs of the President's broader trade war strategy. While recent headlines have focused heavily on Canada, where Trump just announced an additional 10 percent tariff and canceled all trade negotiations, Mexico remains subject to the same sweeping tariff framework affecting all US trading partners.
Under Trump's reciprocal tariff system implemented in April 2025, Mexico faces baseline tariffs plus additional duties calculated based on bilateral...
Trump Imposes Widespread Tariffs Reshaping US Mexico Trade Relations Amid Economic Tensions and Fentanyl Trafficking Concerns
Oct 26, 2025President Donald Trump's administration has been at the forefront of a busy trade landscape in 2025, with significant implications for Mexico. In January, Trump imposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico, citing national emergencies related to fentanyl trafficking and trade deficits. Initially, a 25% tariff was set on goods from these countries, but it was quickly suspended for USMCA-compliant goods. The fentanyl-related tariffs, however, paved the way for further trade tensions.
In April, Trump announced a universal 10% tariff on all imports from countries not subject to other sanctions. This move was part of his broader strategy to impose "reciprocal tariffs" aimed...
US Mexico Trade Tensions Rise: Potential Tariff Escalation Looms as 2024 Election Approaches with Trump's Protectionist Rhetoric
Oct 24, 2025Welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, your trusted source for the latest developments on US–Mexico trade, tariffs, and headline news. It’s October 24, 2025, and today’s updates are unfolding as US-Mexico tensions flare once again.
Fresh out of Washington, the Biden Administration is keeping a hard line on tariffs implemented during Donald Trump’s presidency. Many listeners recall the drama in mid-2019, when then-President Trump threatened escalating tariffs on all Mexican imports in response to concerns over migration at the US southern border. After intense negotiations, those blanket tariffs were lifted, but select duties remained in place on...
US Mexico Tariffs Escalate: 25 Percent Levy Impacts Trade, Trucks, and Buses as Economic Tensions Rise in 2025
Oct 22, 2025Listeners, here are the latest updates you need from the world of Mexico tariffs and related US news as of October 22, 2025.
President Trump’s tariff policy is making big waves for trade between the US and Mexico. Back in February of this year, Trump imposed sweeping new tariffs on all products imported from Mexico. As of now, there’s a 25 percent tariff on goods from Mexico crossing into the United States, and this was enacted under his America First Trade Policy. These new tariffs do not have an announced end date and are being imposed under the International Emer...
US Imposes New 25% Tariff on Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks Exempting USMCA Partners Mexico and Canada
Oct 20, 2025Welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, your trusted source for the latest on US-Mexico trade and tariffs.
Big news this week: On November 1st, the Trump administration is set to impose a 25% tariff on imported medium- and heavy-duty trucks and their parts, with a 10% duty on buses, according to CBT News. These duties apply to vehicles in US Classes 3 through 8—covering everything from large pickups to tractor-trailers. There’s a notable exception: trucks and parts imported from Mexico and Canada under the USMCA will be exempt from these new levies, as confirmed by Zanders Group, though buses do n...
Mexico Emerges as Key Nearshoring Hub Amid US Tariffs Attracting $55.6 Billion in Foreign Investment in 2025
Oct 19, 2025Today, listeners, we're focusing on the latest tariff news involving Mexico, particularly in light of recent actions by the U.S. administration. Earlier this week, President Donald Trump formalized new tariffs on heavy-duty trucks, medium-duty trucks, and buses, effective November 1. These tariffs include a 25% duty on medium and heavy-duty trucks, as well as their associated parts, while buses will face a 10% levy. Notably, these tariffs do not apply to imports covered under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), highlighting the importance of trade agreements in mitigating tariff impacts.
Mexico has emerged as a significant player in nearshoring, leveraging...
U.S. Tariffs Slam Mexican Exports Driving Truck Traffic Down 20 Percent and Threatening North American Trade Flows
Oct 17, 2025Listeners, welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s headline topic is the rapid escalation of tariffs between the United States and Mexico, and its impact on trade, industry, and economic prospects as of October 17, 2025.
2025 has seen a steep hike in effective tariff rates on Mexican exports to the U.S., with the Dallas Federal Reserve noting an increase to 10.6 percent compared to just 1.6 percent last year. This spike comes amid continued trade policy uncertainty under President Donald Trump, with roughly 80 percent of Mexico’s exports still bound for the U.S. and key sectors like automotive, elec...
US Mexico Trade Tensions Escalate: Trump Tariffs Reshape Manufacturing Landscape and Threaten USMCA Agreement Ahead of Critical Review
Oct 15, 2025Listeners, this is Mexico Tariff News and Tracker on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, bringing you headline updates and detailed tracking on the complex world of tariffs between the United States and Mexico as the political cycle heats up under President Trump.
Just yesterday, Mexico’s Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard stated that the Mexican government is urgently negotiating with the U.S. to reduce or offset the impact of newly announced U.S. tariffs. Talks are reportedly very advanced as both sides seek to identify and resolve the costs arising from these trade measures. Mexico’s ultimate goal is to ensure the...
US Mexico Trade Tensions Escalate: Tariffs Crush Manufacturing Jobs and Spark Economic Uncertainty in Border Regions
Oct 13, 2025Listeners, the Mexico Tariff News and Tracker podcast brings you up to speed on an unprecedented year for US-Mexico trade, with tariffs making headlines and direct impacts felt from border factories all the way to national negotiations.
Early in 2025, President Trump announced the America First Trade Policy and quickly imposed tariffs on major trade partners, including Mexico. By March, the US had slapped a sudden 25 percent tariff on Mexican goods, with Trump later threatening a hike to 30 percent. Even more severe, aluminum and steel shipments from Mexico face a punishing 50 percent tariff, causing immediate fallout for manufacturers and...
Trump Escalates Mexico Tariffs: Automotive and Agricultural Sectors Brace for $30 Billion Impact in 2025 Trade War
Oct 12, 2025Listeners, here’s the latest on tariffs between the United States and Mexico as global trade tensions ramp up in 2025. President Trump continues to wield tariffs as his primary economic and diplomatic tool. Since February, the administration has imposed around 25 percent tariffs on most imports from Mexico, with some exceptions for energy products. These rates remain active today according to IUEMAG, directly affecting everything from steel and aluminum to agricultural goods.
The uncertainty doesn’t stop there. The Commerce Department recently withdrew from a 2019 agreement suspending antidumping duties on Mexican tomatoes, reimposing steep tariffs of 17 percent on tomato impo...
Mexico Unveils Massive Tariffs Targeting Over 1000 Products Amid US Trade Tensions and USMCA Review Preparations
Oct 10, 2025The latest headlines bring Mexico’s tariffs and US trade policy to the center of global attention, as both nations navigate an especially turbulent period driven by international tensions, regulatory shifts, and the looming USMCA review. In 2025, Mexico is moving forward with sweeping new tariffs covering over a thousand products ranging from autos and textiles to toys, steel, and appliances. The highest rates reach up to 50 percent. Mexico frames these actions as necessary to defend its domestic industries and better align trade policy with North American partners, particularly as the USMCA comes up for review in 2026. This turn of events fo...
Duration: 00:03:29Trump Imposes 25% Tariff on Mexican Trucks, Threatening USMCA Trade Relations and North American Supply Chains
Oct 08, 2025Listeners, today on Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, we have major developments regarding U.S. trade policy impacting Mexico. On October 6th, 2025, President Trump announced that starting November 1st, all medium and heavy-duty trucks imported into the U.S. will be subject to a 25 percent tariff. This announcement, made via Truth Social, signals a sharp escalation aimed at protecting American manufacturers from what Trump calls "unfair outside competition." Mexico, which supplies 82 percent of medium and heavy-duty trucks imported into the United States, is especially in the spotlight as these new tariffs directly target one of its most critical export sectors.<...
Duration: 00:03:20Mexico Unveils Massive Tariff Hike Targeting Global Imports Amid US Trade Tensions and Economic Transformation Efforts
Oct 06, 2025Listeners, welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s episode comes at a busy moment for Mexico’s trade and tariff landscape, with the spotlight on big policy moves, industry impacts, and a flurry of headlines involving the U.S., President Trump, and the shifting ties between neighbors and rivals.
Starting with tariffs, Mexico is on the verge of enacting sweeping new tariffs across 1,400 product categories, targeting especially cars, auto parts, plastics, steel, appliances, toys, textiles, furniture, aluminum, glass, and more. The average national tariff rate now sits at 16 percent, but if the proposed legislation passes, that will...
US-Mexico Trade War Escalates: Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs, Threatening Automotive Industry and Bilateral Relations
Oct 05, 2025Welcome back, listeners, to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. On this October 5th, 2025, the headlines are dominated by escalating tensions between the United States, Mexico, and the newly re-elected President Donald Trump, with tariffs at the center of the cross-border debate.
Late last week, President Trump announced a sweeping new 25% tariff on all imports from Mexico, effective immediately, unless Mexico increases its enforcement efforts against fentanyl trafficking and slows migration across the border. According to coverage from The Business Standard, Trump made it clear the tariffs would remain as leverage until he sees “action, not promises” from Mexican auth...
Trump Escalates Trade War with Mexico: New 25% Tariff on Heavy Trucks Signals Shifting North American Economic Landscape
Oct 03, 2025Today marks exactly one day after President Trump's latest tariff wave took effect, as heavy truck imports from all foreign nations now face a 25 percent tariff as of October first. This move continues Trump's aggressive trade policy that has fundamentally reshaped the relationship between the United States and Mexico throughout 2025.
The tariff landscape between these North American neighbors has been turbulent this year. Back in March, Trump imposed sweeping 25 percent tariffs on Mexican goods, though he partially lifted these after a phone conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. While the exemption was initially set to end in early...
Trump Imposes Massive 25% Tariffs on Mexican Trucks and Furniture Threatening US Consumer Prices and Supply Chains
Oct 01, 2025Welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. It’s October 1, 2025, and there have been major developments on the U.S.-Mexico trade front, with direct impacts on tariffs, supply chains, and business strategy.
Donald Trump’s administration has enacted one of its most sweeping tariff expansions yet, marking a sharp escalation for cross-border commerce. Starting today, a 25% tariff is being applied to all imported heavy trucks, a change poised to deal a significant blow to Mexican manufacturers. According to a recent report from AOL, Mexico is the dominant supplier of heavy-duty trucks to the United States, primarily through asse...
US Mexico Trade War Escalates: 50% Tariffs on Kitchen Cabinets Threaten Economic Stability and Consumer Prices
Sep 28, 2025Listeners, today’s Mexico Tariff News and Tracker brings you urgent updates on the shifting landscape between the US, Mexico, and the Trump administration as tariff tensions hit new peaks.
Just days ago, President Trump announced sweeping new tariffs targeting not only China but crucially hitting Mexico, a key trade partner. These changes, revealed by Trump on Truth Social on September 25, mean kitchen cabinets and vanities imported into the US face a staggering 50% tariff, with upholstered furniture at 30%. The home goods and manufacturing sectors are in turmoil as American companies scramble for alternatives and US consumers brace for st...
US Imposes 25 Percent Tariffs on Mexican Exports Amid CUSMA Tensions Sparking Trade Uncertainty and Economic Challenges
Sep 26, 2025Listeners, welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. As of September 26, 2025, there’s major movement on the tariff front between the United States and Mexico, with developments that carry real weight for anyone watching North American trade.
This year, the White House under President Trump has imposed a 25 percent tariff on most Mexican exports that aren’t compliant with the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, or CUSMA. For goods that fall outside those CUSMA rules — and that includes everything from certain automotive parts to some agricultural products — Mexican producers face this steep 25 percent U.S. penalty, making it a pivotal...
Mexico Faces Economic Strain as Trump Tariffs Escalate to 30 Percent Amid Global Trade Tensions
Sep 24, 2025Listeners, welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. As of September 24, 2025, U.S.-Mexico trade relations are under intense global scrutiny, with headlines dominated by the Trump administration’s sweeping tariff policies targeting Mexican exports to the United States. The Trump White House has escalated tariffs on Mexican goods to rates as high as 30 percent, part of broader protectionist measures also hitting China and Canada. These aggressive tariffs—framed as empowering U.S. manufacturing and safeguarding American jobs—have heightened tensions and triggered a trade war that shows little sign of abating, according to Richmond Fed analysis and recent reporting from B...
Duration: 00:03:19Mexico Unveils Massive Tariff Plan Targeting China Imports Amid US Trade Tensions and USMCA Renegotiation Looming
Sep 22, 2025Listeners, on September 10, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum unveiled legislation that could impose tariffs ranging from 10% to 50% on a broad array of goods, notably targeting vehicles, auto parts, steel, plastics, textiles, clothes, toys, furniture, paper, and glass. This sweeping proposal, linked to Mexico’s 2026 budget and “Plan México” industrial strategy, aims to reduce import reliance and bolster domestic industry, focusing on sourcing at least half of strategic supplies within the country. Mexico Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard noted that these tariffs—especially those affecting the nearly 29% of car imports coming from China—could yield 70 billion pesos, or roughly 3.76 billion US dollars, in e...
Duration: 00:04:25US Imposes Steep 20.9% Tomato Tariff on Mexico, Signaling Potential Trade Tensions and Economic Challenges in 2025
Sep 21, 2025Listeners, welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. In this episode, we’re drilling deep into the latest headlines on tariffs, trade tensions, and US policy—especially when it comes to Mexico, the US, and former President Trump.
Let’s start with the freshest tariff shocker that’s hitting both US consumers and Mexican exporters. In July, the US formally withdrew from a nearly three-decade-old trade pact with Mexico that controlled tomato imports, resulting in a new 20.9 percent tariff on most Mexican tomatoes. This dramatic policy move, deemed necessary to fight what US growers allege is unfair dumping, could se...
US Mexico Trade Tariffs Surge to 17 Percent Amid USMCA Review and Steel Duty Increases for North American Manufacturers
Sep 19, 2025Listeners, welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker—your source for the latest on trade, policy, and headline changes affecting US-Mexico commerce.
Recent months have brought swift changes to the tariff landscape in North America, and Mexico remains at the center of major trade policy discussions. The average US effective tariff rate surged to nearly 17% by mid-2025 and industry analysts expect that range—17 to 23%—to hold steady through the end of the year. Most experts point out that USMCA-compliant goods from Mexico still largely enjoy exemption from new tariffs, meaning the bulk of everyday products crossing the border avoid...
US Mexico Tariff War Escalates: Fentanyl Duties Spark Trade Tensions and Potential Economic Retaliation in 2025
Sep 17, 2025Listeners, today’s top story on Mexico Tariff News and Tracker: the evolving, high-stakes landscape of U.S.–Mexico tariffs as of September 2025. The U.S. has shifted to a broad-based, coercive tariff regime, largely driven by former President Trump’s administration and its use of executive powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act and Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act. The United States declared its goods trade deficit a national emergency, which opened the door to a sweeping “reciprocal tariff” system, with baseline duties starting at 10% and sharply higher rates for certain sectors. In this new matrix, the key Mexico...
Duration: 00:03:43Mexico Imposes Massive 50 Percent Tariffs on Global Imports to Protect Domestic Manufacturing and Respond to US Trade Pressures
Sep 15, 2025Welcome to the Mexico Tariff News and Tracker podcast for Monday, September 15, 2025.
Listeners, the biggest developments this week revolve around both Mexico’s new tariff regime and ongoing US-Mexico trade tensions in light of former President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policies. As Mexico sharpens its own protectionist stance, headlines are focused on how the country is navigating US pressures and adapting its trade strategies, especially with regard to China.
Just last week, Mexico announced that it will impose tariffs as high as 50 percent on a sweeping list of over 1,400 product categories from countries including China, Indi...
Mexico Ramps Up Tariffs on Chinese Cars to 50 Percent, Signaling Major Shift in North American Trade Dynamics
Sep 12, 2025Listeners, here’s your latest update for Mexico Tariff News and Tracker as of September 12, 2025.
A major trade story is unfolding right now as Mexico is moving to ramp up tariffs on Chinese cars from the current 20 percent to an unprecedented 50 percent, the legal maximum allowed by the World Trade Organization. President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration submitted a bill to Congress proposing significant increases on tariffs for around 1,400 product categories, especially those from countries without a free trade agreement with Mexico, like China, South Korea, and India. This proposed tariff overhaul would affect about 8.6 percent of all Mexican impo...
Mexico Imposes Massive Tariffs on 1,400 Products Amid US Trade Tensions and Potential Supreme Court Intervention
Sep 10, 2025Listeners, welcome back to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. It’s September 10, 2025, and the landscape for Mexico-U.S. trade is facing significant new challenges.
The big headline today: Mexico’s Ministry of Finance has officially submitted the 2026 budget proposal, including sweeping new tariffs on over 1,400 imported products, targeting countries without a free trade agreement with Mexico. This move is largely aimed at Asian nations in response to U.S. pressure to present a united front against China, as reported by ABC News. Treasury Secretary Édgar Amador says the tariffs will adhere to World Trade Organization rules, aiming to boost...
Trump Escalates Mexico Trade War with 30% Tariffs, Threatening North American Economic Stability in 2025
Sep 08, 2025Listeners, welcome back to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. Today's date is Monday, September 8, 2025, and we have major updates at the crossroads of Washington and Mexico City.
Over the summer, the impact of President Donald Trump’s 2025 tariff policies on Mexican trade has been front and center. After a turbulent series of negotiations, the Trump administration reaffirmed and then implemented new tariffs on Mexico in March, intensifying market volatility and rocking industries on both sides of the border. Notably, Trump pushed a 25% tariff on Mexican steel, aluminum, and automobile imports in early spring, with the Wall Street Journal wa...
U.S. Mexico Tariffs Escalate Trade Tensions as Supreme Court Decision Looms Over Controversial Economic Measures
Sep 07, 2025Welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. It’s Sunday, September 7, 2025, and today we’re bringing listeners the latest updates on U.S.-Mexico tariff policy, new legal twists, and the evolving trade and political landscape shaped by former President Trump’s administration.
The most consequential development this year came on February 1, when President Trump signed an executive order imposing an additional 25 percent tariff on imports from Mexico. The official reason cited was to counter what he called a “sustained influx of synthetic opioids” from Mexico, invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. These tariffs took effect February 4, sparking i...
US Mexico Trade War Escalates: 25 Percent Tariffs Reshape Bilateral Economic Landscape as Tensions Rise Over Fentanyl and Water Disputes
Sep 05, 2025Listeners, welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest headlines and essential context on the US-Mexico tariff situation as of September 5th, 2025.
This year has been marked by a dramatic escalation in trade tensions between the US and Mexico under President Trump. On March 4th, the Trump administration imposed a 25 percent tariff on most goods from Mexico, citing fentanyl trafficking as the trigger for these measures, according to the Wall Street Journal and summary accounts by Wikipedia. While initially applied broadly, these tariffs saw partial exemptions for USMCA-compliant goods and automakers after high-level negotiations...
US Mexico Tariff Tensions Escalate: Trump Administration Imposes Sweeping 25% Tariffs Amid Security and Trade Disputes
Sep 03, 2025Listeners, here’s your update from the Mexico Tariff News and Tracker for September 3, 2025. Tensions over tariffs between the United States, Mexico, and the Trump administration remain high, with new developments and headlines almost daily.
Since President Trump’s return to the White House in January, tariffs have become the top lever for U.S. trade policy. On February 1, he declared several national emergencies, accusing Mexico of failing to stem fentanyl flows, and imposed sweeping 25% tariffs on most goods from Mexico and Canada. According to Wikipedia’s chronology of 2025 trade policy, Trump reaffirmed these tariffs on February 27, stating, “drugs ar...
US Mexico Tariff Showdown Escalates: Trump Imposes 30% Duties, Supreme Court Review Looms, Economic Impact Intensifies
Sep 01, 2025Listeners, today on Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, we’re bringing you the latest headlines and details on the ongoing US-Mexico tariff situation and how President Trump’s policies have shaped this crucial relationship in 2025.
On July 12th, President Donald Trump announced new tariff measures, setting a sweeping 30% tariff on Mexican products, with implementation beginning August 1. That announcement rocked North American trade networks and sent shockwaves through supply chains, manufacturing, and consumer sectors, as reported by Mondaq. The move came after months of escalating trade friction, beginning earlier in the year when Trump used national emergency declarations to impo...
Trump Tariffs on Mexico Spark Trade Chaos: Legal Battles, Supply Chain Disruptions Reshape US-Mexico Economic Relations
Aug 31, 2025Listeners, welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. Today, US tariffs and trade policy toward Mexico have surged back into the headlines. After President Trump’s sweeping actions earlier this year, the trade landscape between the two countries is now at its most unsettled point in decades.
In March 2025, President Trump imposed broad new tariffs on Mexico, citing what he called a national emergency related to cross-border drug and migrant flows. These so-called “fentanyl tariffs” were set under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, or IEEPA, along with reciprocal tariffs that targeted dozens of other US trading partners. By Apr...
Mexico Raises Tariffs on Chinese Imports Amid Trump Pressure Signaling Shift in North American Trade Dynamics
Aug 29, 2025Listeners, you’re tuned in to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, bringing you the latest headlines, policy moves, and the most important updates at the intersection of U.S.-Mexico trade, tariffs, and politics in 2025.
Just days ago, Mexico announced plans to raise tariffs on Chinese imports, a move widely seen as a direct response to strong pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump. According to Bloomberg, this adjustment is part of Mexico’s 2026 budget proposal aiming to protect domestic industries and satisfy a core demand from the Trump administration. The tariff hikes are expected to cover cars, text...
US Mexico Trade Tensions Escalate: Trump Imposes Sweeping 25% Tariffs Causing Economic Uncertainty and Supply Chain Disruption
Aug 27, 2025Listeners, on this August 27th, 2025 episode of Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, the headlines on US-Mexico trade are all about new tariffs, shifting rules, and economic uncertainty shaking the region. President Donald Trump’s administration has enforced sweeping changes to US tariff policy with a particular impact on Mexico. On February 1, Trump declared several national emergencies regarding fentanyl trafficking, invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to impose a 25% tariff on most goods coming in from Mexico and Canada. These tariffs were implemented on March 4, prompting Canada to immediately retaliate and leading Mexico to announce its response later in March. Th...
Duration: 00:03:56Mexico Faces Ongoing US Tariffs as Trade Tensions Escalate with 25% Levy on Goods and Continued Border Negotiations
Aug 25, 2025Listeners, Mexico remains at the center of U.S. tariff news, with major updates coming from the Trump administration’s ongoing trade negotiations. President Trump has just announced a 90-day extension of the current arrangement with Mexico, which means the U.S. will continue to enforce a hefty 25% tariff on all Mexican goods, alongside a 25% tariff on autos manufactured in Mexico and a staggering 50% on the country’s aluminum, copper, and steel exports. These tariffs are part of Trump’s campaign to combat fentanyl smuggling across the southern border, and serve as leverage in his broader trade strategy, aiming to press...
Duration: 00:03:18US Mexico Tariff Showdown Continues Trump Extends Deadline Amid Tensions Trade Negotiations and Economic Impact Hang in Balance
Aug 24, 2025Listeners, today’s top story in Mexico Tariff News and Tracker is the rapidly evolving tariff standoff between the United States and Mexico as President Trump’s administration once again leans hard on trade policy for leverage.
In breaking news, President Trump has extended the deadline for imposing new tariffs on Mexico by 90 days following what he described as a “very successful” phone call with Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum. Trump had threatened to introduce 30% tariffs on all Mexican imports beginning August 1, accusing Mexico of not doing enough to prevent North America from turning, in his words, into a “Narco-T...
US Imposes 30 Percent Tariff on Mexican Imports Starting August 2025, Disrupting Cross-Border Trade Dynamics
Aug 22, 2025Welcome to "Mexico Tariff News and Tracker," where we bring listeners the latest on trade policy, U.S.-Mexico relations, and everything tariffs. Big news for anyone trading across the border or following economic headlines: President Donald Trump’s administration has triggered a new wave of tariff changes, and Mexico stands front and center in those developments.
According to Seafoodnews.com and reinforced by recent statements posted by President Trump himself on social media, all products from Mexico are now facing a 30 percent tariff entering the United States starting August 1, 2025. This move expands on past policies, as earlier th...
US Mexico Trade Tensions Escalate with New Tariffs Threatening Bilateral Relations and Supply Chains in 2025
Aug 20, 2025Listeners, on today’s episode of Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, here’s the latest update as of August 20, 2025.
The US-Mexico trade relationship is once again under the spotlight as the Trump administration continues to implement aggressive tariff strategies, echoing a return to hardline measures on imports from Mexico. According to an August 2025 update from the Atlantic Council, the US imposed fresh tariffs on Mexico in early February, but after a brief pause and partial rescinding, average tariff rates on Mexican goods as of this month remain elevated—reaching up to thirty-five percent on some imports. Although a signif...
Mexico Imposes Massive 33.5 Percent Tariff on Imports Amid Trump Administration's Escalating Trade Tensions
Aug 15, 2025Listeners, welcome back to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. Today is August 15th, 2025, and we have major updates on tariffs affecting trade between the United States and Mexico, alongside key news from the Trump administration on the broader tariff landscape.
Mexico’s government has announced a significant change to its import tariff regime effective today. According to the Official Gazette of the Federation, a new 33.5 percent tariff will now apply to most international shipments entering Mexico. This dramatic increase primarily targets imports not covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. For US-origin shipments that meet USMCA requirements, no new ta...
US Mexico Tariffs Surge to 25 Percent Amid Ongoing Trade Tensions Economic Impact Felt Across North American Supply Chains
Aug 13, 2025Listeners, welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. It’s Wednesday, August 13, 2025, and there’s a surge in tariff headlines involving the US, President Trump, and Mexico.
The latest status is that US tariffs on most imports from Mexico remain at 25% and will stay in place for the next 90 days, as reported by the National Demolition Association’s trade update. This follows a period of sweeping tariff actions from the Trump administration, which has used tariffs extensively in 2025 as a core tool of trade policy. According to an August 13 report from the Anadolu Agency, Trump’s sweeping executive orders h...
Mexico Auto Exports Resilient Despite Trump Tariffs as US-Mexico Trade Negotiations Continue in Delicate Balance
Aug 11, 2025You’re listening to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker for Monday, August 11, 2025. Here’s what’s new and what matters for Mexico, the United States, and tariffs under President Trump.
Mexico’s auto shipments to the U.S. are proving resilient. According to WebProNews citing U.S. Census Bureau data, Mexico’s share of U.S. vehicle imports hit 23.1% in the first half of 2025, up from 21.5% a year earlier, even after the Trump administration imposed a 25% tariff on Mexican-made vehicles in March. The piece notes deep USMCA supply-chain integration and production ramp-ups by automakers as key drivers, with average pr...
US Mexico Trade Tensions Ease as Trump and Sheinbaum Agree to 90Day Extension Amid Ongoing Tariff Challenges
Aug 10, 2025Welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. It’s August 10th, 2025, and we’ve got crucial updates on US–Mexico trade tensions, recent tariff headlines, and the policies shaping border economics under President Trump.
Listeners, President Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have just agreed to extend their current trade arrangement for another 90 days, narrowly sidestepping Trump’s threatened “Liberation Day” deadline that would have seen new tariffs take effect at the start of August. According to reporting from AOL, Washington will keep its existing tariffs in place: a 25% tariff on all Mexican goods as a punitive measure over fentany...
US Mexico Trade Tensions Persist Trump Maintains 25 Percent Tariff Amid Ongoing Negotiations for Border Security and Economic Stability
Aug 08, 2025Listeners, welcome back to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. Today is August 8, 2025, and it’s a pivotal moment for US-Mexico trade policy.
President Trump’s administration has been active on the tariff front—just yesterday, August 7th, the latest round of reciprocal tariffs took effect for over 60 countries, with baseline rates for most imports holding at 10 percent. These broad trade actions are a response to ongoing US trade deficits, which the administration has labeled a national security concern.
Shifting focus to Mexico, one of the most closely watched trade partners, the key headline today comes directly from t...
Mexico Tariff Update Trump Grants 90 Day Pause on Trade Tensions Amid Ongoing USMCA Negotiations and Border Security Concerns
Aug 06, 2025Listeners, today’s top story in Mexico Tariff News and Tracker is the continuation of major tensions and uncertainty around US-Mexico trade, as President Trump’s tariff policies continue to shape the economic relationship between these two North American giants.
On July 31st, President Trump issued an executive order that included sweeping new tariff increases targeting dozens of U.S. trading partners, but Mexico secured a crucial temporary lifeline. According to legal analysis from national trade consultancies, Trump announced a 90-day pause on imposing a threatened 30% tariff on all Mexican-origin goods. For now, the existing 25% IEEPA-based tariff rate rema...
US Imposes 30 Percent Tariff on Mexican Goods Amid USMCA Compliance Tensions Trade Negotiations Continue
Aug 04, 2025Listeners, welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, your daily source for everything you need to know about US-Mexico trade under the Trump administration.
Today, the spotlight is on historic tariff actions and negotiations unfolding between the United States and Mexico. As of August 1st, 2025, the US has officially implemented a new 30 percent tariff rate on Mexican goods that do not meet United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, requirements, according to JD Supra. This is a sharp increase from earlier rates and marks one of the most significant changes to cross-border trade with Mexico in recent memory. For goods...
Mexico Secures Stable Trade Deal with Trump Amid Global Tariff Shake-Up Protecting USMCA and Key Economic Sectors
Aug 03, 2025Listeners, today is August 3rd, 2025, and the global trade landscape is shifting rapidly, especially for Mexico and the United States. With President Trump at the helm, U.S. tariff policy has dominated headlines, prompting wide speculation and close scrutiny from businesses and policymakers on both sides of the border.
Just days ago, President Trump issued an executive order imposing new tariffs on a wide range of U.S. trading partners, signaling a major overhaul of the country’s trade relationships. These sweeping tariffs, which cover 68 countries and the entire European Union, are set with a baseline rate of 10% fo...
Trump Threatens 15-20% Mexico Tariffs Amid Border Security Tensions Trade Agreement Remains Largely Intact
Aug 01, 2025Listeners, welcome to the August 1, 2025 episode of Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s focus is on recent tariff developments between the United States, President Trump, and Mexico, with the latest updates, rate moves, and key headlines shaping cross-border trade.
This summer, President Trump’s administration has significantly ramped up its tariff posture globally, and Mexico has remained squarely in the spotlight. On July 10, President Trump announced intentions to raise the baseline reciprocal tariff rate for major U.S. trading partners, setting a target band of 15 to 20 percent, as reported by the Trade Compliance Resource Hub. This means tari...
US Mexico Tariff Showdown Intensifies: 30% Import Tax Looms as Negotiations Reach Critical Point
Jul 30, 2025Listeners, welcome to the latest episode of Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down the latest developments on tariffs between the United States and Mexico, with a focus on what matters most for both countries’ economies.
The headline everyone is talking about this week is the impending 30% tariff on all imports from Mexico to the United States, set to take effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern on August 1, under President Donald J. Trump’s “reciprocal trade” policy. The administration previously held off full implementation, enforcing a 10% tariff for 90 days while negotiating with trading partners. But Commerce Secretary Howard L...
Trump Threatens 30% Tariffs on Mexican Imports, Risking $840 Billion Trade Relationship and Potential Economic Disruption
Jul 28, 2025Listeners, welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. As we approach another pivotal turn in US-Mexico trade policy, President Donald Trump’s administration is moving to raise tariffs on Mexican imports, sending waves of uncertainty through global markets and industries fundamental to both nations.
Currently, most Mexican goods—roughly 85% to 90%—remain exempt from the steep 25% tariff that was put in place earlier this year, thanks to a deal struck in March between the Trump administration and Mexico. This agreement has shielded many Texas importers and exporters, especially in crucial sectors like produce, from the worst impacts of the ongoin...
US Mexico Trade Tensions Escalate: Tomato Tariffs and Border Economic Strain Threaten Bilateral Relations Ahead of August Deadline
Jul 27, 2025Welcome back to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. Today, July 27th, 2025, we have critical developments on US–Mexico trade and tariffs that all our listeners need to know.
As we approach the August 1st deadline set by President Trump for renegotiated trade deals, tensions and uncertainty define the economic landscape between the United States and Mexico. Just a week from today, new US tariff policies are scheduled to take effect, and President Trump has made it clear in public remarks that his administration is prepared to raise tariffs substantially if countries do not make new trade deals with th...
US Set to Impose Massive 30 Percent Tariff on Mexican Goods Amid Tense Negotiations and Economic Uncertainty
Jul 25, 2025Listeners, welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s top headline: the United States is on the verge of imposing a major new 30 percent tariff on all Mexican goods, set to take effect August 1st. President Donald Trump sent a letter to Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum earlier this month stating, “starting August 1, 2025, we will charge Mexico a Tariff of 30% on Mexican products sent into the United States, separate from all Sectoral Tariffs.” This action goes beyond previously targeted tariffs on specific sectors like steel, aluminum, vehicles, and auto parts, and would now apply broadly to nearly all Mexican exports...
Duration: 00:03:22Trump Escalates Mexico Trade Tensions with Potential 30% Tariffs Amid Heated Negotiations and Economic Uncertainty
Jul 23, 2025Listeners, welcome to today’s episode of Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, where we break down the latest headlines, updates, and policy changes impacting Mexico and its trade relationship with the United States.
Just hours ago, fresh headlines confirmed that President Trump has announced new tariff rates of 30% on all imports from Mexico. This follows his July 10 announcement of plans to increase the baseline reciprocal tariff rate to as high as 15 to 20%. According to the international law firm Akin Gump, these 30% tariffs were communicated in official letters to both Mexico and the European Union, signaling a sharp escalation in...
Trump Imposes Sweeping 30% Tariffs on Mexico Amid Border Security Tensions and Trade Conflict Escalation
Jul 21, 2025Listeners, welcome to the latest update from Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, your source for everything you need to know about U.S. tariff policy and its impact on Mexico. As of today, July 21, 2025, the tariff landscape is shifting dramatically under President Trump’s administration.
This weekend, President Donald Trump officially announced a sweeping 30% tariff on all imports from Mexico, set to take effect on August 1. This bold move comes as part of a wider campaign that also hits the European Union with the same rate, ramping up pressure on major trade partners. In a letter to Mexican Pr...
Trump Slaps 30 Percent Tariffs on Mexico Imports Amid Border Tensions and Trade War Escalation
Jul 20, 2025Listeners, the spotlight is squarely on Mexico as U.S. tariff policy shifts are producing immediate and far-reaching effects. President Donald Trump has just announced sweeping tariffs on all imports from Mexico, setting the rate at thirty percent, starting August 1st. This dramatic escalation follows weeks of stalled negotiations and is only one part of Trump’s broader campaign: Mexico now joins the European Union in facing these thirty percent duties, while other key partners like Canada are looking at thirty-five percent. Notably, automotive imports will be hit by a sectoral tariff of twenty-five percent, adding further complexity for Mexico’s le...
Duration: 00:03:11US Imposes 30% Tariffs on Mexican Imports Starting August 1, Escalating Trade Tensions and Economic Uncertainty
Jul 18, 2025Listeners, welcome to today’s episode of Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. US-Mexico trade tensions have hit a significant inflection point as President Donald Trump’s administration announces a major shift in tariff policy set for August 1. According to Baker Botts and recent logistics updates, President Trump has sent formal letters to Mexican officials stating a 30% tariff will be imposed on imports from Mexico starting August 1. Administration sources indicate this increase will likely apply to goods not in compliance with the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, but no final and public guidance has been issued clarifying which products will face the...
Duration: 00:03:27Trump Escalates Trade War: Mexico Faces Shocking 30% Tariffs and Potential Economic Recession in 2025
Jul 16, 2025Listeners, welcome to “Mexico Tariff News and Tracker.” It’s July 16, 2025, and today brings some of the most dramatic trade moves of Donald Trump’s second administration, with Mexico squarely in the tariff spotlight.
President Trump has officially announced a 30% tariff on Mexican products imported into the United States, with the new rate set to begin August 1. This marks a sharp escalation, up from the current 25% rate on most Mexican goods. Trump detailed this plan in letters to world leaders, stating his goal is to pressure allies and trade partners to agree to what he calls “reciprocal” deals. In his messa...
Trump Imposes Shocking 30% Tariff on Mexico Imports Amid Border and Trafficking Tensions Threatening Trade Relations
Jul 14, 2025Welcome to the Mexico Tariff News and Tracker podcast. This week has seen a major shift in U.S.-Mexico trade relations with President Donald Trump announcing a dramatic new 30% tariff on all imports from Mexico, set to take effect August 1. This announcement, made through letters posted to his social media platform and addressed to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, comes after weeks of failed negotiations between the United States and its key trading partners, including the European Union.
Trump's move is part of a broad wave of new tariffs rolled out against 24 countries and the entire EU, with...
Trump Announces 30% Tariff on Mexican Goods Citing Border Security Concerns and Fentanyl Trafficking
Jul 13, 2025Listeners, on Saturday, President Donald Trump announced that starting August 1, 2025, the United States will impose a significant 30% tariff on all goods imported from Mexico. This increase, announced on Trump’s Truth Social platform, marks a major escalation in U.S.-Mexico trade relations. Trump cited both the ongoing U.S. trade deficit with Mexico and concerns about national security, particularly the flow of fentanyl and cartel activity at the border, as his key reasons for the move.
In his official message to Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Trump acknowledged that Mexico has assisted in border security but declared those ef...
Trump Escalates Mexico Tariffs to 25% Amid Border Tensions and Trade Disputes in 2025 Economic Showdown
Jul 11, 2025Listeners, today’s July 11, 2025, and here’s your latest update for the Mexico Tariff News and Tracker.
In a year marked by dramatic shifts in U.S. trade policy, tariffs at the U.S. border are making headlines and shaping economic realities for Mexico, the U.S., and their trading relationship. Since President Trump’s inauguration and his well-publicized return to the White House, tariff rates have soared to historic highs. According to Wikipedia, the average applied U.S. tariff rate leapt from 2.5% to an estimated 27% between January and April 2025, the highest in over a century. Trump has cited...
Trump Escalates US Mexico Trade Tensions with Massive Tariff Hikes Targeting Imports and Challenging Bilateral Agreements
Jul 09, 2025Welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. Today is July 9, 2025, and there have been several important developments involving U.S. tariffs, the Trump administration, and Mexico that listeners need to know.
Since returning to the White House, President Trump has launched a series of new tariff measures that have dramatically raised the average U.S. tariff rate from 2.5% to around 27% this spring, marking the highest level seen in over a century. This new tariff environment has had a direct and profound impact on U.S.-Mexico trade. Earlier this year, President Trump implemented broad tariffs justified by concerns...
U.S. Tariffs Soar to 17.6% in 2025 Impacting Mexico Trade Costs Households Nearly $2300 Annually
Jul 08, 2025Welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. Today is July 8, 2025, and we’re bringing you the latest updates and headlines on U.S. tariffs involving Mexico, President Trump’s evolving trade policies, and what it all means for businesses and households on both sides of the border.
Listeners, 2025 has already seen the sharpest increase in U.S. tariffs in nearly a century. According to The Budget Lab at Yale, the average effective U.S. tariff rate now stands at 17.6%, the highest since 1934, with estimates that the new tariff regime has raised the cost of living by about 1.7% for Amer...
U.S. Imposes and Partially Rolls Back 25 Percent Tariffs on Mexican Imports Amid Border Security Tensions
Jul 07, 2025Welcome to the latest episode of Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. Listeners, the U.S.-Mexico trade landscape remains in the headlines as the Trump administration’s approach to tariffs continues to reshape cross-border commerce.
As of March 4, 2025, the United States officially imposed a broad 25 percent tariff on nearly all imports from Mexico. This comes under Executive Order 14194 and subsequent amendments aimed at addressing what the administration refers to as issues at the southern border. U.S. Customs and Border Protection, along with the Department of Homeland Security, confirmed these actions, modifying the U.S. tariff schedule to sp...
U.S. Imposes 25 Percent Tariff on Mexican Imports Amid Border Security Concerns, Disrupting International Trade Dynamics
Jul 06, 2025Listeners, welcome to the latest episode of Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. As of today, July 6th, 2025, the U.S.-Mexico tariff landscape remains a central topic in international trade, with major developments directly impacting commerce, investment, and policy dynamics at the border.
Following several executive orders from President Trump, the United States imposed a sweeping 25 percent tariff on all imports from Mexico effective March 4th, 2025, as announced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Homeland Security. This measure was enacted under Executive Orders 14194 and 14198, addressing concerns at the southern border and citing issues...
Trump Imposes Unprecedented 25 Percent Tariffs on All Mexican Imports Reshaping US Mexico Trade Landscape in 2025
Jul 04, 2025Listeners, welcome to another edition of Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. Today is July 4th, 2025, and the tariff landscape between the United States and Mexico has seen some of the most significant actions in recent years, spearheaded by President Trump’s administration.
In early 2025, President Trump signed executive orders that sent shockwaves through global trade. According to White & Case and official U.S. government statements, as of February 4th, a new 25 percent ad valorem tariff was imposed on all imports from Mexico. These tariffs apply across the board, regardless of sector, with almost no exceptions for products intended fo...
US Mexico Tariff Tensions Escalate: 25 Percent Duty Impacts Trade Relations and USMCA Future in 2025
Jul 02, 2025Listeners, welcome to the latest on Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. As of July 2025, tariffs between the United States and Mexico remain a top economic headline—especially following the flurry of executive orders President Trump issued earlier this year.
On February 1, 2025, President Trump signed an order imposing a sweeping 25 percent tariff on all imports from Mexico, targeting nearly every product category. Notably, Mexican energy exports, unlike Canadian oil and energy, are also taxed at the full 25 percent rate, with Trump citing border security concerns and the continued flow of fentanyl into the U.S. as primary justifications. The ad...
US Imposes Massive 25 Percent Tariffs on Mexican Imports Amid Border Crisis and Trade Tensions
Jun 30, 2025Listeners, welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s top story: huge changes have hit US-Mexico trade, as the Trump administration ramps up tariffs across key industries, sending shockwaves through businesses and supply chains on both sides of the border.
Starting March 4, 2025, the United States imposed a 25 percent tariff on all products originating from Mexico, including steel, aluminum, automobiles, auto parts, and even Mexican energy exports. This policy was issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act—a rarely used presidential power invoked by Donald Trump to address what he described as an urgent situation at the sout...
Breaking: US Imposes Massive 25% Tariffs on Mexican Imports Disrupting Trade Relations and Sparking Economic Tensions in 2025
Jun 29, 2025Listeners, welcome to another episode of Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. If you’ve been following the headlines, the United States–Mexico trade relationship has entered a new and turbulent phase in 2025, with significant tariff changes that are already impacting cross-border commerce.
Back in March, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Homeland Security moved forward with new tariffs on products from Mexico. These were implemented following Executive Orders 14194 and 14198, which the White House framed as necessary to address southern border issues. Effective March 4, 2025, nearly all products imported from Mexico are now subject to a 25 perc...
U.S. Imposes Sweeping 25 Percent Tariffs on Mexican Imports Across All Sectors Amid Escalating Trade Tensions
Jun 27, 2025Welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest updates on U.S.-Mexico trade policy and tariffs as of June 27, 2025.
The most significant development in recent months has been the sweeping changes to U.S. tariffs on Mexican imports, spearheaded by President Donald Trump’s administration. Following a series of executive orders issued earlier this year, the United States now imposes a 25 percent ad valorem tariff on nearly all products originating from Mexico. This across-the-board rate, detailed by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Department of Homeland Security, went into effect on...
US Imposes 25 Percent Tariffs on Mexican Imports, USMCA Goods Exempt in Dramatic Trade Policy Shift
Jun 25, 2025Welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, your trusted source for updates on tariffs and trade policies impacting Mexico and its economic relationship with the United States. Today is June 25, 2025, and the U.S.–Mexico trade landscape remains in the global spotlight, shaped by sweeping tariff actions under President Donald Trump’s administration.
On February 1 of this year, President Trump reignited trade tensions by signing executive orders that imposed a 25 percent tariff on nearly all goods imported from Mexico. In a move seen as both a political and economic lever, these tariffs were justified by the Trump administration as m...
Trump Administration Imposes Sweeping 25% Tariffs on Mexican Imports Targeting Border Security and Trade Relations
Jun 22, 2025Welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. Today is June 22, 2025, and as tariffs continue to make headlines on both sides of the border, we’re keeping listeners up to date with the latest news, current rates, and political context surrounding tariffs between the United States and Mexico.
The big story this spring and early summer remains the Trump administration’s sweeping tariff actions announced in a series of executive orders. In early March, the United States imposed a 25 percent tariff on virtually all products imported from Mexico, including energy exports, according to a White House fact sheet covered by E...
Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Mexican Imports, Sparking Trade Tensions and Potential Economic Disruption in North America
Jun 20, 2025Listeners, welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker, your source for the latest updates and in-depth analysis of tariffs, trade policy, and headline developments between the U.S. and Mexico.
Since President Donald Trump’s return to the White House in 2025, North American trade has been jolted by an escalating tariff battle. On February 1, Trump signed three executive orders under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, slapping a sweeping 25 percent tariff on nearly all goods imported from Mexico. Only USMCA-compliant exports were exempted, which means about half of all Mexican goods passed through tariff-free, but the rest faced th...
Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Mexican Imports Excluding USMCA Goods, Escalating Trade Tensions in 2025
Jun 20, 2025Welcome back to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. It’s June 20, 2025, and today’s update covers the significant developments in U.S. tariff policy toward Mexico, the latest moves by President Trump, and what it all means for businesses and consumers on both sides of the border.
President Trump’s administration has escalated its trade enforcement measures this year, imposing a broad 25% tariff on nearly all goods imported from Mexico that do not qualify for duty-free treatment under the USMCA agreement. According to Foley & Lardner, any Mexican products that fail to meet USMCA rules of origin now face this s...
Trump Imposes Sweeping 25% Tariffs on Mexican Imports, Sparking Trade Tensions and Potential Economic Disruption in 2025
Jun 19, 2025Welcome, listeners, to "Mexico Tariff News and Tracker," where we bring you the latest headlines and updates on U.S.-Mexico trade and tariff actions.
Big changes this year have reshaped cross-border trade between Mexico and the United States. On February 1, 2025, President Trump issued executive orders imposing a sweeping 25% ad valorem tariff on most imports from Mexico, which took effect on February 4, 2025. White & Case reports that these new tariffs apply to virtually all Mexican goods entering the U.S. for consumption, with shipments already in transit before the executive order’s issuance being exempt. Additionally, the administration suspended th...
Trump Imposes Sweeping 25% Tariffs on Mexican Imports, Disrupting North American Trade and Challenging USMCA Agreement
Jun 12, 2025Listeners, welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. Today’s headlines are dominated by the sweeping tariffs the United States has recently imposed on Mexican imports, marking a dramatic shift in North American trade.
On February 1st, 2025, President Donald Trump signed executive orders enacting a 25 percent tariff on nearly all imports from Mexico, as well as Canada, with a 10 percent rate reserved for Canadian oil and energy. These measures officially took effect on March 4th, shaking up cross-border business and launching what many are now calling the 2025 United States trade war with Canada and Mexico. According to White & Ca...
Trump Imposes Massive 25 Percent Tariff on All Mexican Imports Sparking Trade Tensions and Economic Uncertainty in 2025
Jun 12, 2025Welcome to Mexico Tariff News and Tracker. Today is June 12, 2025, and there have been major developments in U.S.-Mexico trade relations since President Trump’s return to office. Listeners, the big headline: the United States has imposed a sweeping 25 percent tariff on all imports from Mexico, a dramatic shift that’s now reshaping cross-border commerce. This new tariff rate took effect March 4, 2025, following executive orders signed by President Trump as part of his “America First Trade Policy,” which is designed to address what he describes as unfair and unbalanced trade. White & Case and GHY both report that every Mexican product...
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