China Launches Anti-Dumping Probe into US Mexico Pecan Imports Amid Trade Disputes

China has launched a direct trade investigation targeting Mexico after Mexico imposed aggressive new tariffs on Chinese exports, including a 50% tariff on Chinese cars. Concurrently, China opened an anti-dumping investigation into pecan imports from both Mexico and the United States, accusing these countries of selling pecans at unfairly low prices that harm China's domestic industry. This move is part of China's broader response to Mexico's proposed tariffs on over 1,400 products and signals Beijing's opposition to what it views as unilateral protectionist measures. Mexico insists its tariffs are intended to protect local industries, not to provoke trade conflicts, while China emphasizes maintaining fair foreign trade order and warns such tariffs damage Chinese trade and investment interests. The pecan nut probe is expected to conclude by September 2026 and may be extended by six months if necessary. These developments occur amid broader tensions involving the U.S., China, and Mexico, with Mexico closely tied to trade with the U.S. and under pressure from President Donald Trump’s administration to align against China economically.