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Mexico's Sheinbaum Slams US Beef Ban Amid Trade Tensions

5/13/2025

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum voiced strong criticism against the U.S. for imposing a 15-day ban on Mexican beef imports, citing fears over the New World screwworm. While USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins highlighted the pest's potential threat to American livestock, Sheinbaum raised alarms about the economic fallout, underscoring the delicate balance between food security and trade relations.

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum voiced strong criticism against the U.S. for imposing a 15-day ban on Mexican beef imports, citing fears over the New World screwworm. While USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins highlighted the pest's potential threat to American livestock, Sheinbaum raised alarms about the economic fallout, underscoring the delicate balance between food security and trade relations.