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U.S. Probes Low-Priced Mexican Strawberry Imports, Could Tariff

8/18/2026

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The U.S. administration is probing whether Mexican growers sell strawberries in the United States at low prices, which could trigger tariffs.
Mexican strawberries accounted for 98% of U.S. imports last year, valued at over $1 billion.
Strawberry Growers for Fair Trade, led by Daniel Pickard, filed the case alleging imports have outpaced demand and cut U.S. market share.
Pickard says modest tariffs would slightly raise consumer prices while helping U.S. farmers.

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The U.S. administration is probing whether Mexican growers sell strawberries in the United States at low prices, which could trigger tariffs.
Mexican strawberries accounted for 98% of U.S. imports last year, valued at over $1 billion.
Strawberry Growers for Fair Trade, led by Daniel Pickard, filed the case alleging imports have outpaced demand and cut U.S. market share.
Pickard says modest tariffs would slightly raise consumer prices while helping U.S. farmers.