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Mexico and steel are linked through trade policy, specifically the application of Section 232 tariffs on steel imports from Mexico as described in [1] and [2]. Furthermore, economic models analyzing tariff impacts on North American supply chains frequently group Mexico alongside steel and aluminum import duties, as seen in [3], [4], [5], and [6].
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Tariffs: Estimating the Economic Impact of the 2025 Measures and ... richmondfed.org 5 facts
claimScenario 2 of the proposed 2025 tariff package includes a 20 percent tariff on all imports from China, a 25 percent tariff on aluminum and steel imports from all countries, and a 25 percent tariff on goods imported from Canada and Mexico not covered under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
claimAccording to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Section 232 duties on steel and aluminum imports cannot be waived by free trade agreements, meaning they apply even to imports from trading partners such as Canada and Mexico.
measurementThe most aggressive tariff package simulated by the Richmond Fed includes a 25 percent tariff on EU imports, 20 percent on Chinese imports, 25 percent on steel and aluminum, 25 percent on non-USMCA goods from Canada and Mexico, and 25 percent on auto imports.
claimRegions deeply integrated into North American manufacturing supply chains, specifically automotive and metal-intensive industries, would bear the heaviest economic burden under a scenario imposing 25 percent tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and imports of aluminum and steel.
measurementThe Richmond Fed's 'Scenario 2' tariff model assumes a 20 percent increase on all imports from China, a 25 percent increase on all aluminum and steel imports, and a 25 percent tariff on non-USMCA goods from Canada and Mexico relative to the benchmark case.
History of tariffs in the United States - Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org 1 fact
accountOn June 1, 2018, the Trump administration extended steel and aluminum tariffs to the European Union, Canada, and Mexico.