"Figures from the Bank of Mexico show that the country sold $31.9 billion worth of agricultural products abroad from January to July of this year, a drop compared to the $33.4 billion reported for the same period in 2024. The loss of luster in the agricultural sector occurs amid the United States' tariff war on Mexican tomatoes, as well as the closure of U.S. borders to Mexican beef due to the screwworm."
"Since last July, Mexican tomatoes shipped to the U.S. have been subject to a 17% compensatory duty. Furthermore, since July, U.S. imports of cattle, bison and horses from Mexico have been suspended following the latent spread of the screwworm parasite. The U.S. alert for Mexican cattle continues."
"American ranchers and families should know that we will not rely on Mexico to defend our industry, our food supply, or our way of life. We are firmly executing our five-pronged plan and will take decisive action to protect our borders, even"
Mexico's agri-food exports fell 4.4% in January–July to $31.9 billion from $33.4 billion the prior year, while imports rose 0.4% to $27 billion. More than 80% of exports go to the United States. The decline coincides with U.S. measures including a 17% compensatory duty on Mexican tomatoes since July and a suspension of U.S. imports of cattle, bison and horses from Mexico because of the screwworm parasite. A new screwworm outbreak was reported in Sabinas Hidalgo, Nuevo Leon, about 112 kilometers from the U.S. border. Tighter U.S. trade scrutiny and protectionist policies are influencing Mexican agricultural trade.
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