The U.S. and Mexico sat down in Mexico City for another round of USMCA talks — produce has a lot riding on the outcome

The U.S. and Mexico met on July 21 in Mexico City for the third bilateral negotiating round in the Joint Review of the USMCA. The talks are part of the formal review process built into the trade agreement, which governs the bulk of fresh produce trade between the two countries.

Nearly 70% of U.S. imported fresh vegetables and a significant share of fruits — including tomatoes, avocados, peppers, and berries — cross the U.S.-Mexico border under USMCA terms. Any changes to tariff structures, rules of origin, or dispute resolution mechanisms could have direct consequences for produce supply chains.

With both sides still far apart on several issues and previous rounds producing limited resolution, worth monitoring whether this round produces any concrete framework commitments — particularly around seasonal and perishable goods.