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Retaliation Threat

Published November 28, 2024

Retaliation is likely if President-Elect Donald Trump moves forward with his proposed 25 percent tariffs on products from Mexico and Canada. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she will respond with higher import taxes on U.S. products. Mexico’s economic minister said…

Trump to Impose Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Published November 26, 2024

In addition to China, President-Elect Donald Trump is now calling for tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports. Trump said he will impose a 25 percent tariff on all products coming into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico, starting on his…

Mexico Seeks Food Self Sufficiency

Published October 23, 2024

Mexico's new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is promoting a self-sufficiency food initiative. Mexican farmers will be paid a guaranteed price to grow the corn needed for tortillas. Incentives are also in place for Mexico to increase domestic dry bean production by…

Food Self-Sufficiency in Mexico

Published October 23, 2024

Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is promoting a self sufficiency initiative for food staples, including tortillas and dry beans. This includes a plan to increase corn and bean production. The focus would be on guaranteeing prices for farmers who grow…

Rail Shipments Suspended

Published September 27, 2024

Two major U.S. railroads have suspended grain shipments to Mexico. BNSF and Union Pacific claim Mexico’s largest rail company cannot handle the current demand. Mexico’s Ferromex rail network has faced congestion and lengthy delays. Ferromex connects the U.S. railroads at…

Mexican Rail Issues Under Scrutiny

Published August 5, 2024

The farm groups belonging to the Agricultural Transportation Working Group are calling attention to rail service issues in Mexico. A letter was sent to Surface Transportation Board Chairman Robert Primus, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai…

Mexico Elects Sheinbaum

Published June 4, 2024

Mexico has elected its first female president. Claudia Sheinbaum is the former mayor of Mexico City. She will have a role in the review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement in 2026 and will deal with disputes with the United States over…

US, Canada, Mexico Cattle Producers Work Together

Published May 17, 2024

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and its counterparts from Mexico and Canada have signed a joint statement urging their government to re-engage in opening markets and provide science-based oversight to beef imports. Brazilian beef trade was singled out. “We have…

U.S. to Import Less Mexican Sugar

Published February 9, 2024

In its monthly supply and demand report, USDA said the United States will import 799,000 short tons of sugar from Mexico. That’s down from 922,000 short tons in the last estimate. Mexico’s sugarcane harvest has been poor. The crop size…

U.S. and Mexico Officials to Meet Again in January

Published December 29, 2023

Details have emerged from Wednesday’s closed-door meeting between U.S. and Mexican officials. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said both sides have agreed to keep border crossings and rail bridges open. That follows the recent five-day closure of the Eagle…

Articles tagged under: Mexico

Retaliation Threat

Trump to Impose Tariffs on Canada and Mexico

Mexico Seeks Food Self Sufficiency

Food Self-Sufficiency in Mexico

Rail Shipments Suspended

Mexican Rail Issues Under Scrutiny

Mexico Elects Sheinbaum

US, Canada, Mexico Cattle Producers Work Together

U.S. to Import Less Mexican Sugar

U.S. and Mexico Officials to Meet Again in January

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