Mexico has previously imposed tariffs on countries that it doesn’t have free trade agreements with, President Sheinbaum said.

México está sopesando posibles gravámenes a las importaciones chinas mientras presiona para lograr un acuerdo que evite los aranceles del 25% que el presidente Donald Trump ha amenazado con imponer a sus productos antes de la fecha límite a principios de marzo.

Starting Tuesday, nearly all imports from Canada and Mexico will be charged a 25% tariff, while goods from China will be charged a 10% tariff.

Both Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau and Mexican President Sheinbaum said they had agreed to bolster border enforcement efforts in response to Trump's demand to crack down on immigration and drug smuggling.

The White House published three separate Executive Orders that imposed blanket tariffs on Canadian, Mexican and Chinese imports. The Executive Orders are all similar in scope, with each having a unique justification for imposing the associated tariffs.

Mexico is weighing possible levies on Chinese imports as it pushes for a deal to avoid the 25% tariffs that President Donald Trump has threatened to impose on its goods before a deadline in early March.

Though Mexican officials met with Trump's cabinet last week to discuss shared trade interests, Trump said he plans to move forward with 25-percent duties.