McLean County Farm Bureau

SEASONAL FARM TRADE TENSIONS BREWING BETWEEN U.S., MEXICO

In spite of the goodwill generated after the approved U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, there could be more tensions between the two countries surrounding produce. Mexico responded to a letter from the top U.S. trade negotiator pledging protectionist measures on seasonal farm trade for producers in the politically important states of Florida and Georgia. Mexico said if the U.S. takes action in any way against Mexican agricultural imports, it will respond in kind. (NAFB)