Mexico's government on Tuesday questioned the fairness of a 25% tariff ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump on its steel and aluminum imports, saying that Mexico buys more steel from the U.S. than it exports to its northern neighbor.

Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard pointed to the reciprocal trade between the two nations, while an expert labeled the tariffs a way to pressure the Mexican government while isolating China.

Mexico's government is questioning the fairness of a 25% tariff imposed by the U.S. on its steel and aluminum imports. Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard argues the tariffs are unjustified, given the U.

The 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump "is not justified" because the U.S. runs a steel and aluminum trade surplus with Mexico, Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday.

Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard criticized U.S. President Donald Trump's 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico, citing a trade surplus. Proposed tariffs aim to bolster U.S. industries but could spark a trade war.

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports, escalating trade tensions with Canada, Mexico, and the EU. If enacted in March, these duties could bring total tariffs on Canadian metals

Mexico will start consultations with the US government to explain why it considers the steel and aluminum tariffs ordered by President Donald Trump as “not justified,” said Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard.

The 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump "is not justified" because the U.S. runs a steel and aluminum trade surplus with Mexico, Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday.