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USDA Reopens Douglas, Arizona Cattle Crossing for Mexico

8/25/2026

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USDA Reopens Crossing

The USDA reopened the Douglas, Arizona cattle crossing on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, permitting live Mexican cattle into the United States.
Center coverage notes the phased reopening depends on reduced screwworm risk and strict animal-health protocols, with experts expecting modest, delayed beef-price effects.
USDA said each animal will be inspected, vaccinated and insecticide-dipped before entry.
The reopening focuses on low-risk Mexican states Sonora and Chihuahua.

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USDA Reopens Crossing

The USDA reopened the Douglas, Arizona cattle crossing on Aug. 24, 2026, permitting Mexican cattle into United States.
President Claudia Sheinbaum announced the reopening, pledging tracing and sterile-fly releases in Sonora and Chihuahua.
Crossings were capped at 700 head, rising to 900 following week and 1,300, RFID tags.
Cattle herd fell to 86.2 million on Jan. 1, 75 years, while prices rose 57 % since July 2021.

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President Donald Trump announced a 90-day plan to import up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef tariff-free, to be sold at prices 25 % below market rates.
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USDA Reopens Crossing

The USDA reopened the Douglas, Arizona cattle crossing on Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, permitting live Mexican cattle into the United States.
Center coverage notes the phased reopening depends on reduced screwworm risk and strict animal-health protocols, with experts expecting modest, delayed beef-price effects.
USDA said each animal will be inspected, vaccinated and insecticide-dipped before entry.
The reopening focuses on low-risk Mexican states Sonora and Chihuahua.

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