US EditionUS could restrict Mexican livestock imports over screwworm worry, official says
- A U.S. Department of Agriculture official warned Mexico about potential livestock import restrictions on April 26, 2025.
- Concerns over New World screwworm infestations near the border prompted this warning.
- Mexico's limits on aerial spraying flights and customs duties hinder joint eradication efforts.
- "USDA will restrict the importation of animal commodities," Rollins stated, setting an April 30 deadline.
- Failure to resolve issues by April 30 risks trade disruption affecting both nations.
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US Might Restrict Livestock Imports From Mexico Over Screwworm Concerns: USDA
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said on April 27 that it will restrict livestock imports from Mexico if it does not ramp up its fight against a threatening pest known as New World screwworm. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins sent a letter on April 26 to Mexico’s Secretary of Agriculture, Julio Antonio Berdegué Sacristán, warning that the United States would “restrict the importation of animal commodities,” including live cattle, bis…
Threatened to restrict livestock imports for fear of sweeping worms
President Donald Trump's administration warned yesterday that it will restrict the importation of cattle from Mexico if the government does not intensify its fight against a harmful plague like the sweeping worm.
US could restrict Mexican livestock imports over screwworm worry, official says
President Donald Trump's administration warned on Saturday that it will restrict livestock imports from Mexico if that country's government does not intensify its fight against a damaging pest called New World screwworm.
USDA threatens Mexico’s beef imports over fear of flesh-eating parasite spreading north: report
The US Department of Agriculture reportedly warned Mexico it will cease all live animal imports unless the country enforces stronger measures to stop a flesh-eating parasite from spreading northward. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins issued a scathing letter to her Mexican counterpart Saturday threatening to block the importation of live cattle, bison and horses if the government fails to combat the spread of New World screwworm by April 30, …
USDA threatens Mexico’s beef imports over fear of flesh-eating parasite spreading northward: report
US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins threatened to cease all live animal imports with Mexico unless the country enforces stronger measures to curb the spread of New World screwworm.
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