Mexico Cozies Up to Trump With Crackdown on China Trade

  • Sheinbaum’s ‘Plan Mexico’ incentivizes using local goods
  • Trump has threatened a 25% tariff on all Mexican products
Claudia Sheinbaum speaks during a press conference in Mexico City, Mexico, on Jan. 13.Photographer: Stephania Corpi/Bloomberg
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First came the raid on a Mexico City shopping center known for selling Chinese-made clothing, toys and electronics. Then, last month, tariffs of almost 20% on packages from foreign e-commerce companies including Temu and Shein Group, and even higher duties on some textiles.