President Donald Trump has claimed that due to tariffs imposed on automobiles, cars are no longer being assembled in Mexico. Companies like General Motors and Nissan have admitted they are considering moving their production from Mexico to the United States because of these tariffs.
On the other hand, the president of the Mexican Association of the Automotive Industry (AMIA), Rogelio Garza Garza, described the idea that U.S. automakers would move their production out of Mexico as 'absurd.' He acknowledged, however, that the uncertainty created by the tariff negotiations could affect investment project plans.
BMW has recognized that some of its models produced in Mexico, such as the Series 3 sedan and the Series 2 coupe, do not meet the T-MEC requirements and will be subject to a 25% tariff. However, the company has stated that it will absorb the cost of these tariffs and protect cars manufactured in Mexico from Trump's tariffs until May 1.
AMIA has reported that a percentage of vehicles and auto parts exported from Mexico to the United States do not comply with the T-MEC rules of origin. This situation has led BMW to take measures to protect its cars from Trump's tariffs.
Assembly plants in Mexico have considerable capacity, and the country's automotive industry has experienced strong growth in recent years. Despite the threat of tariffs, some companies are resorting to the Most Favored Nation mechanism to access the U.S. market.
In summary, the automotive industry in Mexico is facing challenges due to tariffs imposed by the United States, which has generated uncertainty in the sector and led some companies to consider options to comply with existing trade regulations.
