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Flooded by cheap Chinese goods, Latin America is fighting back to protect its industries
Latin American countries face growing trade deficits as Chinese electric vehicles and e-commerce goods gain market share, prompting tariffs and other protectionist policies.
- On Jan. 31, 2026, the AP reported Chinese imports flood Latin America with low-priced goods, with photos in Quito and Lima showing Chinese tools and toys.
- Chinese exporters facing slow domestic demand and excess capacity are targeting foreign customers using subsidies, low costs and e-commerce platforms, while China seeks access to Latin America’s natural resources and expands influence via loans and infrastructure projects.
- Temu's regional growth shows 114 million monthly active users in Latin America in early 2025, while Chinese carmaker BYD recently unloaded more than 5,800 EVs in Argentina and Mexico became the largest Chinese auto export destination last year.
- Mexico has moved to impose tariffs, enacting up to 50% on Chinese imports, while Chile raised tariffs and added a 19% VAT on low-value parcels; countries also end de minimis exemptions amid retaliation fears.
- The region's scale—more than 600 million people—means Latin America attracts Chinese exporters, while China financed Peru's $1.3 billion Chancay megaport and surpasses Washington's roughly $50.7 billion support.
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