A coalition of 27 food and agriculture associations submitted a letter to USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack, voicing concerns for the status of the U.S.-Mexico trade relationship.
“NAFTA has yielded strong benefits to both countries and the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) promises to build upon those gains. Yet, the food and agriculture trade relationship with Mexico has declined markedly, a trend USMCA’s implementation has not reversed,” the letter read.
Some of the concerns include a ban of glyphosate, genetically modified corn, obstacles with dairy trade, organic export certification requirements, and meat industry market access. The letter concluded the organizations are willing to work with Vilsack to address the challenges.
