Sheinbaum accuses the US and Canada of importing a lot from China while Mexico has a plan
Claudia Sheinbaum accuses the US and Canada of importing too much from China. Find out about trade tensions and Mexico's plan.

- Claudia Sheinbaum Accuses US and Canada
- The President Claims Both Governments Import from China
- «We Have a Plan,» Sheinbaum Says
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum accused the United States and Canada on Friday of «importing heavily» from China.
Meanwhile, the Mexican government has a plan to replace Asian imports across North America amid tensions over the trilateral trade agreement.
“The United States imports a lot from China; in fact, it was part of an economic project by the U.S. for many years.
Canada does as well, and so does Mexico. But we have a plan,” said Sheinbaum during her morning press conference.
SHEINBAUM ACCUSES US AND CANADA OF HEAVY IMPORTS FROM CHINA
The Mexican president made these statements as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump expressed concerns about Chinese investments.
As well as products entering North America through Mexico.
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Pressure heightened this week, particularly from Canada.
There, Ontario Premier Doug Ford, representing the country’s largest province, asserted that all provincial and territorial leaders agree on expelling Mexico from the USMCA over Chinese products.
What Did Claudia Sheinbaum Say in Response?
Claudia Sheinbaum countered by noting that in the United States, imports from Asia account for 7.5% of the automotive industry.
While in Mexico, the figure is only 5.2%.
Additionally, according to her data, imports from Asia total $211.1 billion in Mexico.
Approximately one-fifth of the $1.08 trillion they represent in the United States.
What Does the Future Look Like?
Claudia Sheinbaum also argued that Finance Minister Rogelio Ramírez de la O and the Ministry of Economy are developing a plan «aimed at replacing these imports.»
“[Those] that come from China, with most of them being produced in Mexico—either by Mexican companies or, if not, by companies primarily from North America,” she explained.
“Mexico has its own project, which means we will identify the products we are over-purchasing from China.
To work on producing them in North America and in Mexico, and regarding North America, we calculated the benefits,” Ramírez de la O stated.
What Did the Finance Minister Say?
The Finance Minister detailed that Mexico has a trade deficit with China amounting to nearly $80 billion.
Concerns over the USMCA review in 2026 have intensified following Trump’s presidential victory in the United States.
Trump has promised widespread tariffs on imports and duties of at least 100% on cars made in Mexico, citing that they are produced by Chinese brands.
*WITH INFORMATION FROM EFE.


