Mexico City, Mexico - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's government is considering tougher trade restrictions on Chinese imports, a decision likely to be supported by President Donald Trump's administration.

Numerous sources told Bloomberg that Mexico's government is evaluating which Chinese products it may begin imposing trade restrictions on as part of negotiations for an extension of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Bloomberg referred to the potential restrictions as "anti-dumping measures" designed to more closely align Sheinbaum's government with Trump's administration north of the border.

USMCA negotiations have been fraught over recent months, as Trump and other key US officials continue to question whether the free trade agreement is even worth continuing.

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As a result, Mexico and Canada have been forced to make numerous concessions to the US while responding to repeated tariff threats from Washington.

It's believed that Mexico's government is likely to place duties on products not currently covered by the USMCA, particularly steel and autos.

Mexico's economy ministry told Bloomberg that there is currently no plan to make tariff adjustments. It did say, however, that it's continuing to consider options on Asian imports.

Trump has requested that Sheinbaum mirror his tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum. Her decision to impose 50% tariffs on 1500 products from nations outside the USMCA helped to ease tensions with Washington in January.

Part of Sheinbaum's strategy is to impose tariffs on Beijing while offering incentives to Mexican businesses. That way, she hopes to reduce Mexico's dependence on Chinese products while fostering local spending.