China has accused Mexico of imposing trade and investment barriers through tariff hikes on its goods, citing a breach of trade rules. The move affects various countries, including those not part of Mexico's free trade agreements. The friction between the two trading partners is fueled by escalating pressure from Washington.

China has accused Mexico of imposing trade and investment barriers through tariff hikes on its goods, a sign the friction between the two trading partners – fuelled by escalating pressure from Washington under US President Donald Trump – is continuing to build. The Ministry of Commerce announced on Wednesday that the Mexican government’s measures to raise tariffs on imports from countries not party to its free trade agreements constitute a breach of trade rules. The move primarily affects...