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Screwworm Parasite Cuts Mexican Beef Exports 80%, USMCA At Risk

6/22/2026

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The United States and Mexico met June 16-17 2026 after the screwworm parasite cut Mexican cattle exports to the U.S. by 80%.
Live cattle imports to the United States fell over 50% in 2025 and kept dropping in 2026.
Canada banned live cattle from south Texas and New Mexico after the parasite appeared.
Ground-beef prices rose over 20% since January 2025, prompting President Donald Trump to warn the USMCA may not be renewed by July 1 2026.

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The United States and Mexico met June 16-17 2026 after the screwworm parasite cut Mexican cattle exports to the U.S. by 80%.
Live cattle imports to the United States fell over 50% in 2025 and kept dropping in 2026.
Canada banned live cattle from south Texas and New Mexico after the parasite appeared.
Ground-beef prices rose over 20% since January 2025, prompting President Donald Trump to warn the USMCA may not be renewed by July 1 2026.