Mexico to resume cattle exports to U.S. in late August

Mexico is set to resume cattle exports to the United States by the last weeks of August, a move announced by President Claudia Sheinbaum. The announcement came after receiving official confirmation from U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, who conveyed her government's decision to allow the resumption.

President Sheinbaum stated that her administration has received instructions to expedite collaboration with the United States, ensuring all necessary preparations are in place to restart livestock movement as quickly as possible. Initial efforts will focus on Agua Prieta in Sonora, with two additional points planned in Chihuahua.

This development is considered "great news for Mexican ranchers," according to Sheinbaum. She acknowledged the significant efforts made by both Mexican and U.S. authorities in controlling the screwworm pest, the primary reason for the temporary suspension of imports. "This is a new example that dialogue, cooperation, and collaboration with mutual respect between Mexico and the United States yield great results for the benefit of our peoples," she remarked.

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson, confirmed the "gradual reopening of border ports for cattle trade with Mexico," starting with the Douglas, Arizona port of entry. This action is part of the broader initiative by U.S. President and President Sheinbaum to eradicate the cattle screwworm. The U.S. Department of Agriculture had imposed the ban over a year ago to prevent the spread of the New World screwworm fly, which had been detected in Texas and New Mexico.