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US-Mexico cattle trade and trade negotiation dynamics

Overview

In August 2026, the US-Mexico cattle trade began a phased reopening to manage the New World screwworm. Following a 14-month closure that drove a 65% increase in Mexican processed meat exports, the USDA scheduled the first reopening for 24 August at the Douglas, Arizona, port. Initial shipments are expected from Sonora and Chihuahua, while Tamaulipas awaits further sanitary evaluation. Market reactions have been volatile. Recent USDA Cattle on Feed reports signal bullish trends, driven by an 11% drop in placements and a 7% decrease in marketings compared to last year. Although total cattle on feed rose by 1.8%, the decline in placements and the fact that marketings are exceeding placements has reduced on-feed numbers more significantly than anticipated. Additionally, the average placement weight reached 766.5 pounds, 1.5 pounds heavier than last year, a trend attributed to tight supplies and drought. A US policy allowing up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef imports without out-of-quota tariffs for 90 days may further impact beef prices and disincentivize herd expansion. By early September, cattle futures showed signs of decline. October live cattle settled $1.90 lower at 210.175 cents per pound, while feeder cattle fell to 314.375 cents per pound. Market pressures include concerns over consumer demand, rising grain futures affecting feed costs, and potential shifts in trade policy. Reports suggest President Donald Trump may temporarily ease beef tariffs to lower domestic prices, a move criticized by the US cattle industry. Fears persist that high gas prices and declining consumer sentiment may lead consumers to trade down from beef to more affordable proteins. Parallel to cattle trade, Mexico is conducting negotiations with the United States to reduce tariffs on automotive, steel, and aluminum products.

Entities

Mexico · United States Department of Agriculture · United States · Chicago Mercantile Exchange · USMCA

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  • "Mexico faces a 25 percent tariff on vehicles from the United States." yucatanalamano.com · codigoqro.mx · udgtv.com · actualidad.rt.com · www.altonivel.com.mx · +8 more

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    "Vehicles from Japan, South Korea, Germany, or Morocco face a 15% tariff, while Mexican-made cars face a 25% tariff."

    One claim states Mexican-made cars face a 25% tariff, while the other states they face a 25% tariff but implies a different context regarding other countries' rates.

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    CME hog futures rise while cattle prices fall amid tariff concerns

    Lean hog futures rose on oversold signals, while cattle futures fell due to demand concerns, rising grain costs, and potential changes to U.S. beef tariffs.

  2. 7 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 15 sources
    Mexico prepares for fourth round of USMCA trade negotiations

    Mexico's Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard says security and political issues have not affected USMCA negotiations as the country prepares for a fourth round of talks with the United States.

  3. 10 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Mexico seeks lower U.S. tariffs on steel and autos

    Mexico is negotiating with the U.S. to lower tariffs on steel, aluminum, and vehicles while preparing for a fourth round of USMCA reviews in September.

  4. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 22 sources
    Mexico seeks trade negotiations with U.S. amid North American tensions

    President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed optimism for a U.S. trade deal as Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard negotiates in Washington to reduce existing tariffs on steel, aluminum, and vehicles.

  5. 13 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    USDA Cattle on Feed report signals bullish trend for cattle market

    The USDA Cattle on Feed report shows a bullish trend due to an 11 percent drop in placements, despite a slight increase in total cattle on feed and new policies regarding ground beef imports.

  6. 16 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Mexico seeks U.S. tariff exemptions for steel and autos

    Mexico is seeking U.S. tariff exemptions for steel and autos while considering stricter import duties on Chinese goods to align with Washington and protect the USMCA framework.

  7. 17 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Cattle and hog futures fluctuate amid demand concerns and border health alerts

    Cattle and hog futures face volatility driven by uncertain consumer demand, shifting USDA beef pricing, and the detection of screwworm in Mexico's Sonora state near the US border.

  8. 24 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Cattle and hog futures decline amid market shifts

    Cattle and hog futures fell at the CME due to technical selling and declining pork cutout values. Tyson Foods also announced the closure or sale of three beef processing sites amid a US cattle shortage.

  9. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 13 sources
    Mexico seeks tariff reductions and cattle border reopening amid USMCA review

    Mexico is negotiating with the U.S. to reduce automotive and steel tariffs during the USMCA review and will begin a gradual reopening of the border for live cattle exports on August 24.

  10. 30 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    US cattle market sees bearish pressure as feedlot inventories rise

    US cattle market turns bearish as harvest drops, feedlot inventories rise, prices climb and Mexican feeder cattle imports resume in late August.

  11. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    CME cattle futures climb as USDA lifts Mexican cattle import ban

    CME cattle futures rose on tight supply after USDA lifted the Mexican cattle import ban; live and feeder cattle gained, while hog futures slipped amid stable beef demand.

  12. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 9 sources
    Mexico prepares to resume cattle exports to United States

    Mexico will gradually reopen live‑cattle exports to the U.S. starting in August, beginning with Sonora, after USDA sanitary reviews; the closure cost over $2 bn and producers expect price recovery.

  13. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    USDA lifts Mexican cattle ban, spurring futures rise and Cargill labor deal

    USDA lifted its ban on Mexican cattle imports, easing supply and boosting cattle futures, while Cargill secured a tentative labor agreement in Fort Morgan, Colorado, ending a lockout.

  14. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    US cattle futures rebound after USDA lifts Mexican cattle import ban

    USDA lifted its ban on Mexican cattle imports, triggering a sell‑off in cattle futures that rebounded on Wednesday as CME prices rose, while hog futures slipped on weak pork demand.

  15. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    US cattle futures rebound as feeder prices rise after June lows

    Feeder cattle futures rose 2.60 cents to 343.775 cents/lb after June lows, while live cattle slipped and grain prices rose modestly; strong pork prices and USDA report anticipation drove market moves.

  16. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    CME cattle and hog futures show mixed trends as USDA reports loom

    CME live cattle futures fell for a 15th straight session, while lean‑hog futures rose to a two‑month high, as USDA reports and summer heat shift demand in U.S. meat markets.

  17. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    CME cattle futures fall as weak cash prices and technical selling pressure market

    CME live and feeder cattle futures fell to March lows amid weak cash prices, technical selling and rising corn costs, while hog futures posted mixed moves.

  18. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    CME livestock futures dip as cash cattle prices fall $7 per hundredweight

    CME live cattle futures fell as cash cattle prices dropped $7 per hundredweight to about $248; pork cutout rose to $101.34 per cwt and hog futures were mixed.

  19. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    US cattle and hog futures fall ahead of July 4 holiday

    US live cattle futures slipped about $2.5 per lb while lean hog futures rose modestly, as hot weather and packer losses pressure beef markets ahead of the July 4 holiday.

  20. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    US cattle futures rise as tight supply fuels price gains

    US cattle futures rose on the CME as USDA data showed tighter feedlot supply and a pest outbreak, while beef prices climbed and pork prices fell.

  21. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    US cattle futures decline as profit‑taking and feedlot data weigh

    US cattle futures fell as traders took profits and USDA data showed modest feedlot growth and a sharp drop in May placements, while hog futures rose amid falling pork prices.

  22. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    US cattle and hog futures climb as supply cues and USDA screwworm response lift markets

    US cattle futures rose on tight supplies, while hog futures gained on higher pork carcass prices; beef fell after a JBS plant closure and USDA reported screwworm cases.

  23. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    U.S. cattle futures dip amid consumer spending worries

    U.S. live and feeder cattle futures fell Friday amid worries that high gas prices and weak consumer sentiment will curb beef demand; USDA reported lower beef cut prices and packers’ losses narrowed, while hog‑f

  24. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    US cattle futures rise after USDA reports higher-than‑expected feedlot placements

    USDA data showed April feedlot placements up 5.5%, beating forecasts and buoying live and feeder cattle futures, while easing beef‑demand worries and modestly lifting pork cutout prices.

  25. 4 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    US cattle futures climb on tight supply and rising feedlot placements

    US cattle futures rise on tight supply and feedlot growth; hog futures hit lowest since Dec.

  26. 4 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    U.S. cattle and hog futures slide on profit‑taking, tighter packer margins

    Cattle and hog futures fell after profit‑taking as packer margins tightened and demand outlook stayed mixed.

Sources

actualidad.rt.com · ajuaa.com · altonivel.com.mx · bookclubz.com · brownfieldagnews.com · bygumbygolly.com · canal44.com · ceonline.com.mx · cknxnewstoday.ca · codigoqro.mx · cronicadelpoder.com · democratacoahuila.com · denunciasm.com · diario.mx · diarioamanecer.com.mx · diariocoimbra.pt · dis-blog.thalesgroup.com · dossierpolitico.com · drvnoticias.com · elbuentono.com.mx · elclarinete.com.mx · eldiariodechihuahua.mx · elefanteblanco.mx · elfinanciero.com.mx · eltiempomx.com · entrelineas.com.mx · es.webmd.com · excelsior.com.mx · feedlotmagazine.com · fultonsports.com · heraldo.mx · hoytamaulipas.net · inspiyr.com · it-boltwise.de · juarezhoy.com.mx · julioastillero.com · lanacion.com.ec · latimes.com · liderempresarial.com · magazinemanagement.gm-bolivia.com · mecardo.com.au · mediaport.com · mexico-now.com · midwestfarmreport.com · moncloa.com · muropolitico.mx · northqueenslandregister.com.au · nuevolaredo.tv

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