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India in Talks with Mexico over Tariff Hike, Explores Free Trade Pact to Protect Exporters
Mexico imposes tariffs from 5% to 50% on 1,463 product lines, prompting India to seek exemptions and explore free trade agreement talks to protect exporters.
- On Saturday, December 13, 2025, India's Department of Commerce said it is engaging Mexico to seek mutually beneficial solutions over unilateral tariff hikes while reserving the right to take appropriate measures to protect Indian exporters.
- Mexico's Senate approved the tariff bill on December 11, 2025, and Mexico says it aims to boost manufacturing and cut trade imbalances with duties starting January 1, 2026.
- India's exports to Mexico totalled $5.75 billion in 2024-25, and FIEO's Ajay Sahai said, `Such steep duties will erode our competitiveness and risk disrupting supply chains that have taken years to develop.`
- India and Mexico are exploring free trade agreement talks, with Terms of Reference expected to be finalised soon; Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal met Luis Rosendo, Mexico's Vice Minister of Economy, and the Embassy of India in Mexico raised the issue on September 30, 2025.
- Officials warned the impact hinges on supply-chain integration and exemption outcomes, as Automotive Component Manufacturers Association said cost pressures will rise and exporters urged New Delhi to pursue FTAs with Chile, Peru and Mexico.
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India in talks with Mexico over tariff hike, explores free trade pact to protect exporters
India has opened talks with Mexico after the latter announced a unilateral hike in import tariffs on several products, with New Delhi seeking a negotiated solution while keeping the option open to protect Indian exporters if needed.
·Mumbai, India
Read Full ArticleIndia-Mexico Trade Tensions Rise Amid New Tariffs
India is engaged with Mexico to find solutions following Mexico's unilateral tariff increase on non-FTA countries. India seeks exemptions for its exports, values the partnership, and is willing to initiate FTA negotiations. Experts urge fast-tracking trade agreements to mitigate tariff impacts on export sectors.
·India
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