Mexico continues to hold a strong tariff advantage in trade with the United States. Mexican exports face an average tariff of 4.18%, compared with the 9.81% average tariff the U.S. applies to imports, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce.
In November, U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods reached an effective rate of 30.93%, while Mexican products were subject to much lower rates. Other countries recorded tariffs above the global average, including Brazil (17.60%), Japan (13.89%), South Korea (13.63%), and Vietnam (12.72%).
Mexico remains the United States’ top trading partner, although tariffs have increased over the past year. In January 2025, the average tariff paid by Mexico on exports to the U.S. was below 1%.
Meanwhile, since early 2026, Mexico has imposed tariffs ranging from 5% to 50% on 1,463 products from countries without trade agreements, mainly affecting China, South Korea, India, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Source: Puente Libre MX
