Key facts
- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued a preliminary ruling finding that Mexican strawberry exports were dumped.
- The ruling found dumping margins ranging from 3.37% to 5.28% depending on the company.
- The case was initiated by Florida producers in December 2025.
- Mexico's Economy Ministry stated the criteria used by the Commerce Department are inconsistent with WTO and USMCA agreements.
- A final ruling from the International Trade Commission is anticipated in early 2027.
The Mexican government has voiced strong opposition to a preliminary ruling by the U.S. Department of Commerce that found Mexican strawberry exports were being sold at dumped prices. The ministry stated its "serious concern" over the finding, which set average dumping margins between 3.37% and 5.28%.
The case originated from a petition filed by Florida producers on December 31, 2025, requesting antidumping duties. This preliminary decision could significantly impact approximately 5,000 Mexican strawberry growers, the vast majority of whom are small- or medium-scale farmers, and the 151,000 jobs associated with the industry. In 2025, Mexico exported 263,000 metric tons of strawberries to the U.S., valued at $1 billion.
Mexico indicated it will closely monitor the ongoing process alongside producers and exporters. The ministry argued that the criteria employed by the U.S. Commerce Department do not align with the World Trade Organization’s Anti-Dumping Agreement and the provisions within the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. A final ruling from the International Trade Commission is anticipated in early 2027.