SHANGHAI -- China's foreign ministry on Tuesday said that its Mexico-bound exports had propelled the development of the North American country, obliquely pushing back after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump made a fresh tariff threat.
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Cars and containers at Mexico's port of Lazaro Cardenas. China says its products have "played an important role in the development of Mexico's manufacturing industry and enhanced its trade competitiveness." © Reuters
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