The Trump administration has urged Mexico to impose tariffs on Chinese imports as part of ongoing trade negotiations. The pressure comes as the US government threatens to impose 25% tariffs on North American trade partners,

The 25% tariffs that President Donald Trump has threatened on imports from Mexico and Canada would cause pain in Arizona. Prices on fruits and vegetables, gas and housing would rise and tourism – and the tax revenue it brings – could fall.

The Trump administration told Mexican officials that they should put their own duties on Chinese imports as part of their efforts to avoid tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter.