<h1>Chinese imports into Latin America prompt tariffs, de minimis changes and other protective measures affecting industries and e commerce.</h1> Several Latin American countries are responding to a surge of low priced Chinese manufactured goods-amplified by cross border e commerce and Chinese automaker expansion-by adopting protective trade and tax measures such as higher import tariffs (including up to 50 percent), removal of de minimis exemptions for low value parcels, imposition of VAT on small consignments, increased duties on EVs, and regulatory scrutiny of foreign production and labour standards to shield domestic industry.