India Promises "Appropriate Measures" in Response to Mexico's 50% Import Tariffs: Trade Tensions Rise

Dec 13, 2025 11:03 pm CST

India has warned it will take appropriate measures to protect its exporters after Mexico approved a 50% tariff increase on select Indian products effective January 2026. Officials from India's Department of Commerce are engaging with Mexico's Ministry of Economy to find mutually beneficial solutions aligned with global trade rules, as both nations explore potential free trade agreement negotiations that could shield Indian companies from these new tariffs.