Mexican officials and automakers are raising concerns about tariff terms in the current US–Mexico trade framework for automobiles. Bloomberg reports that, while the United States and Mexico continue trade discussions, Mexican automakers say they face higher tariff rates on some products than competitors shipping to the US from South Korea and Japan. The Japan Times adds detail, stating that Mexico’s government has provided evidence that the average tariff applied to Mexican auto exports is close to 19%. It contrasts this with about 15% tariffs on certain vehicles imported from Asia, including South Korea and Japan. The dispute is framed as a comparative issue: Mexican exporters argue that the structure of the current agreement leaves them at a disadvantage relative to suppliers from those countries. The reports do not indicate an immediate change to tariff rates, but they underscore that Mexico is presenting the data as part of ongoing talks with the US over trade terms and potential adjustments to improve competitiveness for its auto industry.