A September CNBC article about the trade war between China and the US – and Mexico’s place in it – included quotes from many trade experts, including Evelyn Suarez.
The article highlights the increased flow of good between China and Mexico. Some even say it is a legal “back door” into the US to avoid tariffs, although there are other factors at play as well.
The USMCA trade deal is required to be reviewed in July 2026, which could be important for the future of this trend.
Evelyn says, “I am afraid that Mexico is getting a bad rap because 301 duties can be avoided…It does appear that China is finding Mexico to be a good platform, though, for their products (materials and parts). I would think that this will be a topic of discussion in the 6-year review.”
The rest of the article contains more information on the growing trade between China and Mexico.