Q: MOFCOM has released an announcement regarding the final conclusions of the trade and investment barriers investigation into Mexico’s China-related restrictive measures. Could you please provide more details?

A: In accordance with the relevant provisions of the Foreign Trade Law of the People’s Republic of China and the Investigation Rules of Foreign Trade Barriers, MOFCOM issued a notice on September 25, 2025, launching an investigation into the relevant restrictive measures against China by Mexico. Following the initiation of the case, MOFCOM has conducted the investigation in compliance with the law through questionnaires, on-site inspections, and others to verify related information with interested parties and solicit their views extensively. This has ensured that the investigation was fair, impartial, open, and transparent. During the process, the Mexican government did not submit any comments to the investigating authority.

The investigation found that Mexico’s measures, such as raising import tariffs on products from countries that are not its free trade partners including China, have restricted and impeded Chinese goods, services, and investment from accessing the Mexican market, and have harmed the competitiveness of relevant Chinese enterprises and their products in Mexico. In light of these findings, MOFCOM has determined in accordance with the law that Mexico’s China-related restrictive measures constitute trade and investment barriers.

Pursuant to Article 33 of the Investigation Rules of Foreign Trade Barriers, MOFCOM is authorized to take appropriate measures to resolutely safeguard the interests of Chinese industries. (Released on March 25)