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news Mexico News Daily 2026-04-08

GAC Plans to Be First Chinese Automaker to Build Cars in Mexico

Chinese automaker GAC plans to become the first to assemble cars locally in Mexico. The company aims to circumvent high tariffs and bolster its global market presence. Operations are expected to begin in the second half of the year.


<p>Though Chinese automobiles are a familiar option for Mexican consumers, no Chinese carmaker manufactures its products locally. Avoiding a 50% tariff is an incentive for changing the situation.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://mexiconewsdaily.com/business/gac-first-chinese-automaker-to-manufacture-in-mexico/">GAC airs plans to be the first Chinese automaker to build cars in Mexico</a> appeared first on <a href="https://mexiconewsdaily.com">Mexico News Daily</a></p> <p><span style="font-weight:...

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