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Mexican lawmakers okay hefty tariffs on Chinese goods

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Is Mexico about to come in for a shellacking courtesy of Beijing?
On December 11, Mexico’s senate approved a package of tariffs of between 5% and 50% on Asian imports – which will hit a range of Chinese imports, including autos, steel, and clothing.

The move comes amid concerns for Mexican industry...