The Trump administration told Mexican officials that they should put their own duties on Chinese imports as part of their efforts to avoid tariffs threatened by President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter.

The Trump administration has urged Mexico to impose tariffs on Chinese imports as part of ongoing trade negotiations. The pressure comes as the US government threatens to impose 25% tariffs on North American trade partners,

The administration of US President Donald Trump informed Mexican officials that they must impose their tariffs on Chinese imports. This would allow Mexico to avoid the tariffs that Trump has threatened,