Mexico Reacts to U.S. Preliminary Ruling on Strawberry Dumping
The Mexican government has expressed serious concern over a preliminary ruling from the U.S. Department of Commerce, which found that Mexico was dumping strawberries in the U.S. market at prices between 3.37% and 5.28% below normal value. The average dumping margin is set at 4.83%. This case began after Florida producers filed a petition for antidumping duties on December 31, 2025. The ruling could impact nearly 5,000 Mexican strawberry growers and over 151,000 jobs in the sector. In 2025 alone, Mexico exported $1 billion worth of strawberries to the U.S., making it a significant trade issue for both countries. The Ministry of Economy stated that they will monitor the process until the International Trade Commission's final ruling is expected early next year. Mexico also criticized the methodology used by the Commerce Department as inconsistent with WTO rules and provisions under the USMCA agreement, signaling potential diplomatic tensions.
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