U.S. antidumping investigation into Mexican strawberries could reshape pricing and supply decisions
Source: HortiDaily
International Trade Commission initiated proceedings following a complaint by the coalition Strawberry Growers for Free Trade. Julio Berdegué, Mexico's Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, noted similarities with the tomato sector, where a 17 per cent antidumping duty was introduced in 2025.
Following that measure, Mexican tomato exports to the United States declined by approximately 16 per cent between January and November 2025. Exports of fresh or chilled tomatoes to Canada reached US$8.1 million, up 134 per cent year on year.
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What should growers evaluate before changing a lighting strategy?
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