The spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce answered questions from reporters regarding the announcement of the final conclusion of the investigation into trade and investment barriers related to China restrictions in Mexico

A reporter asked: The Ministry of Commerce has announced the final conclusion of the investigation into trade and investment barriers related to China restrictions in Mexico. Can you introduce the specific situation?

Answer: According to the relevant provisions of the Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China and the Rules for Investigating Foreign Trade Barriers, the Ministry of Commerce issued a notice on September 25, 2025, to initiate an investigation into trade and investment barriers related to Mexico's restrictions on China. After filing the case, the Ministry of Commerce will verify the relevant information from all stakeholders through methods such as questionnaire surveys and on-site investigations in accordance with the law, solicit opinions widely, and ensure that the investigation is fair, just, open and transparent. During the investigation, the Mexican government did not submit any relevant comments to the investigating authorities.

The investigation shows that Mexico's measures such as raising import tariff rates on non free trade partners such as China have restricted and hindered the entry of Chinese companies' products, services, and investments into the Mexican market, causing damage to the competitiveness of Chinese companies and their products in the Mexican market. In light of this, the Ministry of Commerce has lawfully determined that Mexico's relevant restrictions on China constitute trade and investment barriers.

According to Article 33 of the "Rules for Investigation of Foreign Trade Barriers", the Ministry of Commerce has the right to take corresponding measures to resolutely safeguard China's industrial interests.