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Mexico's new taxes on imports will benefit these 2 e-commerce stocks


Published on 2025-01-07 14:41:09 - MSN
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  • Mexico's newly announced import tariffs could boost local competitiveness for e-commerce giants Amazon.com Inc (NASDAQ:AMZN) and MercadoLibre Inc (NASDAQ:MELI) while creating headwinds for Asian rivals like Shein and Temu.

Mexico has recently imposed new taxes on imports, particularly targeting e-commerce, which could significantly impact the market dynamics for online retail. The article from MSN highlights how these new regulations are expected to benefit two major e-commerce companies, MercadoLibre and Amazon. MercadoLibre, often referred to as the "Amazon of Latin America," stands to gain as it already has a robust logistics network in Mexico, potentially making it more competitive against smaller, less established e-commerce players who might struggle with the new tax burdens. Amazon, with its global logistics capabilities and established presence in Mexico, could also see an advantage by leveraging its scale to absorb or pass on these costs more effectively than smaller competitors. The taxes aim to level the playing field for local brick-and-mortar stores by reducing the price advantage of imported goods sold online, thereby potentially increasing the market share for these two e-commerce giants.

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