Mexico's government on Tuesday questioned the fairness of a 25% tariff ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump on its steel and aluminum imports, saying that Mexico buys more steel from the U.S. than it exports to its northern neighbor.

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump "is not justified" because the U.S. runs a steel and aluminum trade surplus with Mexico, Mexican Economy Minister Marcelo Ebrard said on Tuesday.

President Sheinbaum addressed possible steel and aluminum tariffs, the U.S. role in the war on drugs and Mexico's security policy on Monday.