Mexico cracks down on illicit Chinese imports with eye on Trump

Tougher trade stance comes at cost for informal workers reliant on cheap products

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The Plaza Izazaga 89 shopping mall was raided by authorities clamping down on Chinese-made products imported illegally into Mexico. (Photo by Tomohiro Ichihara)

TOMOHIRO ICHIHARA, Nikkei staff writer

MEXICO CITY -- Mexico appears to have ramped up its fight against products brought in illicitly from China in a seeming attempt to appease U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, though the push could hurt informal workers whose livelihood depends on cheap imports.

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