Latin American countries are responding to a surge of inexpensive Chinese goods flooding their e-commerce markets by implementing new taxes and tariffs to protect local retailers. Mexico, Chile, and other nations have increased import duties on small packages from platforms such as Temu, Shein, and AliExpress. Despite these measures, consumers continue to favor the lower prices offered by Chinese products. Mexico is preparing to raise tariffs on a range of Chinese imports, including cars, textiles, and plastics, with these tariff hikes expected to be incorporated into the country's upcoming budget plan. This regional pushback reflects growing scrutiny of low-cost Chinese imports amid efforts to balance consumer demand with domestic market protection.