US Tariff Exposure
US Tariffs on Mexico
Updated August 2026 · source: USTR Section 301 & Federal Register
Mexico supplies avocados, beer (Corona, Modelo), cars, and auto parts. A 25% tariff means guacamole gets pricier, your favorite Mexican beer costs more, and cars assembled in Mexico jump in price.
Mexico tariff rates by sector
| Sector | US tariff rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive | 25% | USTR / official |
| Agriculture | 25% | USTR / official |
| Steel & Aluminum | 25% | USTR / official |
| Electronics | 25% | USTR / official |
| Medical Devices | 25% | USTR / official |
Mexico trade & debt exposure to the US
- U.S. Treasury Holdings $33.8B Moderate holdings
- Trade Deficit (Annual) $171.8B 2024 goods trade deficit
- FDI in U.S. $42B Foreign direct investment stock
Mexico tariffs — FAQ
What is the US tariff rate on Mexico?
Mexico faces an effective US tariff of 10%, with Automotive seeing the highest sector rate at 25%. Rates are drawn from USTR Section 301 schedules and recent Federal Register actions.
Which Mexico sectors are hit hardest by US tariffs?
Automotive (25%), Agriculture (25%), Steel & Aluminum (25%).
What does Mexico's tariff impact score mean?
31/100 — FinBrio's impact score combines the headline tariff rate, how many sectors are affected, and the country's trade exposure to the US into a single 0–100 measure of how hard US trade policy hits it.
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