Vietnam’s exports to Mexico double amid fears of Chinese tariff-dodging

The value of Mexico’s imports from Vietnam more than doubled in the first six months of 2026, raising suspicions that Chinese goods are being passed off as Vietnamese goods to avoid steep tariffs when entering the country. According to Bank of Mexico data, Mexico imported products worth US $18.4 billion from Vietnam between January and June, an increase of 103% compared to the same period of 2025…