Starting in January 2026, Mexico officially raised tariffs on Light Vehicles (LVs) from 20% to 50%, applying only to countries that do not have a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in place. While the change in rate affects many markets,

Mexico has placed tariffs up to 50% on goods from China and other countries following a 76-5 vote in the country’s Senate last month.

How much sovereignty does Mexico really have? That question hung over the week of Jan. 26-30 as the United States exercised increasing authority within Mexico and weaponized tariffs to reshape Mexican foreign policy beyond its borders.

Manufacturing a Barbie or a Lego brick requires large quantities of plastic, much of which comes from China, the world's largest producer of the material. - Plastic and chips - Polyethylene, the plastic used to make toys,

President Donald Trump on Sunday said there could be 'some pain' as he prepares to impose tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico.

Mexico's strong exports saved the economy from a recession in 2025 as GDP rebounded in the final quarter thanks to growth in trade.