Why Is Mexico Raising Tariffs on Indian Goods? How Big Will the Impact Be?

Facing a steep tariff hike, India seeks a trade agreement with Mexico

Accelerated trade talks between Mexico and India could be on the horizon after steep new tariffs that could hit India especially hard were approved by both houses of the Mexican Congress. The new tariffs, meant to strengthen Mexican manufacturing and reduce trade imbalances, are aimed at countries without free trade agreements with Mexico. Besides India, those countries include China, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia.  Tariff package on Asian…

Explained: Winners and losers of Mexico's new tariff strike on India

Starting January 1, 2026, Mexico will impose tariffs of 5%–50% on 1,460 products from non-FTA countries, targeting cheap Chinese imports but severely impacting India’s auto, steel, textile, and chemical exports.

Mexico’s 50% tariffs have been in place since 2024, but can still hurt India’s auto exports

Mexico's 50% tariffs on imports threaten India's auto exports, prompting calls for a Free Trade Agreement to mitigate risks.

Why is Mexico raising tariffs on Indian goods? How big will the impact be?

Mexico will impose higher import duties on over 1,400 tariff lines from countries without trade agreements, including India, China, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia. Duties will rise to 35-50 per cent, impacting India’s $5.3 billion export basket. India’s vehicle exports — worth nearly $1 billion — face the steepest jump, with tariffs increasing from 20 per cent to 50 per cent

How Mexico's steep 50% tariffs will impact Indian exporters

New duties threaten India’s fastest-growing auto export market, yet strongholds in aluminium, tiles and tractors could soften the blow

Mexico Slaps 50% Tariffs On India. $1 Billion Exports In Crosshairs

Four months after the US imposed 50 per cent tariffs on India for most goods, Mexico has approved levies of up to 50 per cent on the import of select products from Asian countries, including from India and China.