By bizn_fun 
The measures will impose tariffs of up to 50% on more than 1,400 products.
The levies will “substantially harm the interests of trading partners, including China,” said a spokesperson for Beijing’s commerce ministry on Thursday.
An investigation into Mexico’s trade policy is in progress, they added, urging the country to “correct” its decision.
This week, China also signalled its plans for more involvement with Latin American and Caribbean countries, as it aims to deepen its relationships in the region through trade and innovation.
Chinese companies have been expanding their footprint in Mexico in recent years, with car brands like BYD and MG establishing operations in the country.
But Washington has said Beijing may be using Mexico as a way to bypass US tariffs.
The BBC has contacted the embassies in Mexico of Thailand, India and Indonesia for comment.
Sheinbaum’s government is in talks with the Trump administration as it tries to reduce tariffs that the White House has threatened to impose on the country. They include potential 50% duties on Mexican steel and aluminium.
Trump has also threatened to impose extra tariffs on Mexico for various reasons, including a 25% levy as part of Washington’s measures to pressure countries to do more to stop the flow of the synthetic opioid fentanyl into America.
On Monday, Trump threatened to impose a new 5% tariff on Mexico, accusing it of violating an agreement that gives American farmers access to water.
“It is very unfair to our US Farmers who deserve this much needed water,” he posted on social media.
Trump was referring to a more than 80-year-old treaty that grants the US water from Rio Grande tributaries.
For decades the US has accused Mexico of not meeting the terms of the agreement.
The US is Mexico’s largest trading partner.