US resumes avocado inspections after Mexico security scare
#AvocadoTrade #MexicoSecurityUS resumes avocado inspections in Michoacan, Mexico, after security threats halted operations. Full operations restart following enhanced security measures, including 1,500 troops, ensuring supply to American markets continues. Officials monitor conditions closely. read more
US-Mexico avocado deal cuts pollution, trade lessons emerge
#AvocadoTrade #EnvironmentalPolicyThe 2016 US-Mexico avocado deal allowed imports from all Mexico if farms met USDA standards, reducing water pollution by 10% as farmers used fewer chemicals. This shows trade agreements can improve environmental outcomes, informing future USMCA negotiations. read more