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Mexico Denies Chinese Product Triangulation Exceeding 1% of U.S. Trade
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Mexico Denies Chinese Product Triangulation Exceeding 1% of U.S. Trade

From ABC Color · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mexico's Economy Secretary, Marcelo Ebrard, denied that transshipment operations of Chinese goods through Mexico exceed 1% of the country's foreign trade.
  • Ebrard stated that Mexico has not "methodologically identified" any transshipments exceeding this threshold and plans to demonstrate this to the U.S.
  • He argued that simple product importations should not be confused with transshipment, especially as trade negotiations with the U.S. enter critical phases.

Mexico has not identified any significant transshipment of goods from third countries, particularly China, exceeding 1% of its foreign trade, according to Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard.

Ebrard directly addressed U.S. claims of Chinese product triangulation through Mexico, stating, "Mexico has not methodologically identified any 'transshipment' from our country that exceeds 1% of our total foreign trade, and we are going to demonstrate it." He made these remarks after inaugurating the InnovaFest Querétaro 2026.

The secretary differentiated between transshipment, which involves concealing a product's origin to avoid tariffs or gain preferential treatment, and the simple import of goods. He cited an example where goods from Taiwan might enter Mexico for further processing before heading to the U.S. market, describing this as "in transit" merchandise rather than an attempt to hide origin.

Mexico has not methodologically identified any 'transshipment' from our country that exceeds 1% of our total foreign trade, and we are going to demonstrate it.

— Marcelo EbrardResponding to U.S. accusations of Chinese product triangulation through Mexico.

Ebrard also pointed out that the U.S. imports 3.8 times more from China than Mexico does, questioning the basis of the triangulation accusations. He suggested that such claims often surface during crucial stages of trade negotiations between the two nations.

These statements come as Mexico and the U.S. are engaged in discussions on various trade fronts, including steel, aluminum, vehicles, and agricultural products. Ebrard reiterated his optimism about reaching "substantive agreements" in these broader trade talks.

So, we do not see that as a substantive argument.

— Marcelo EbrardDismissing the U.S. argument regarding Chinese goods in Mexico's trade.
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Originally published by ABC Color in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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