In response to the tariff measures announced by the Mexican government within the framework of the Protection Program for Mexico’s Strategic Industries , the National Auto Parts Industry (INA) supported efforts to protect and strengthen domestic production in this sector .

This program, which was sent to the  Congress of the Union , considers reforming various sections of the General Import and Export Tax Law, which would adjust tariff fractions of the Tariff of the General Import Tax Law, in order to increase the most favored nation tariffs, applicable to the import of various goods, including auto parts and vehicles .

In this context, the INA emphasized the importance of protecting investments in the sector that support manufacturing processes in Mexico and that comply with the rules established in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) .

The measure considers, in the case of auto parts, tariffs between 10% and 50% of the customs value, while for vehicles the tax would be 50 percent .

“Auto parts represent a key sector for the country’s economic development,” the organization emphasized in a statement, acknowledging the importance of the tariff measures announced by the Mexican government.

“The goal is to strengthen strategic sectors of the national economy against imports from countries with which there are no free trade agreements,” he emphasized.

According to INA, Mexico is the fourth largest auto parts producer in the world and the leading exporter to the United States , accounting for one in every 10 auto parts exported globally.

“These results reflect the competitiveness, innovation, and quality that distinguish Made in Mexico , synonymous with talent, job creation, and integrated supply chains in North America,” he emphasized.

Given the current tariff context, the INA reiterated its willingness to work in coordination with Mexican authorities to ensure that the proposed measures contribute to strengthening this industry and achieving the strategic objectives established in Plan Mexico .

The auto parts industry is one of the most important in the country. In the first half of 2025 alone, auto parts production in Mexico reached $58.629 billion , according to the INA.

In terms of exports , the sector reported a value of 51.007 billion dollars in the first half of the year, with the United States (85.5%), Canada (3.4%) and Brazil (1%) as the main destinations.

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