The Mexican government, led by President Claudia Sheinbaum, rejects US preliminary anti-dumping quotas on strawberries.
Mexico has expressed grave concern over a preliminary resolution by the US Department of Commerce to impose anti-dumping quotas on Mexican strawberries. The US government determined that Mexican exporters are selling the fruit at below-market prices, proposing an average quota of 4.83% for most companies. This measure could impact nearly 5,000 Mexican producers, 97% of whom are small or medium-sized enterprises. Secretary Marcelo Ebrard, heading the Economy Ministry, criticized the US decision as arbitrary, noting that the Department of Commerce upheld two criteriaātreating winter strawberries as a distinct product and evaluating damage only in eastern US statesāthat were previously dismissed by the International Trade Commission. Mexico argues that these criteria distort the nature of the investigation and may set a precedent for other horticultural exports. The final resolution is expected in January 2027, with the Mexican government committed to supporting local producers through the process. The dispute highlights ongoing trade tensions between the two North American partners as they continue to review the North American Free Trade Agreement.