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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Chan Ho-Him,Gabriela S. Pessoa and Megan Janetsky

Takeaways from AP's report on Latin American markets flooded by cheap Chinese goods

Paraguay China Trade - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Low-priced Chinese electric vehicles and cheap e-commerce goods are gaining ground in Latin American countries like Brazil and Mexico and local governments and industries are growing alarmed.

Latin America plays a strategically important role for China as Beijing forges closer ties with fast growing markets like Brazil and Chile.

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