Mexico is fighting a U.S.-proposed antidumping tariff on Mexican strawberries
The U.S. is looking to punish Mexico for allegedly selling "winter strawberries" at prices so far below market value that U.S. producers cannot hope to compete. A ruling aganst Mexico could threaten thousands of small businesses and 150,000 jobs. The post Mexico is fighting a U.S.-proposed antidumping tariff on Mexican strawberries appeared first on Mexico News Daily
Mexico has expressed grave concern over the U.S. Commerce Department's proposal to impose an antidumping tariff on Mexican strawberries. The move could potentially end decades of duty-free strawberry trade between the two countries and violate international trade standards. The Commerce Department's preliminary determination claims that Mexican strawberry exports are being sold at prices below their production cost during the winter season which could be an unfair trade practice.
Almost 5,000 Mexican strawberry producers, who are mostly small or medium-sized, would be affected, with around 151,000 jobs at stake. The U.S. must prove that Mexican strawberry sales are below fair value for the tariff to be imposed, which would be determined by the International Trade Commission (ITC). Mexico argues that the U.S. criteria used are inconsistent with the ITC Antidumping Agreement and the USMCA. The final ruling from the ITC is expected in early 2027.
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