US Launches Probe into Mexico's Bargain Winter Strawberries
Published Date: 2/13/2026
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Summary
The U.S. Department of Commerce is officially investigating whether fresh winter strawberries from Mexico are being sold unfairly cheap in the U.S. This affects Mexican strawberry exporters and U.S. strawberry growers, who want fair prices. The investigation started on February 9, 2026, and could lead to extra duties (taxes) on these imports to protect American farmers.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Antidumping Probe Could Add Import Duties
On February 9, 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce initiated an investigation into whether fresh winter strawberries from Mexico are being sold in the U.S. at less than fair value. The petition estimates a dumping margin of 18.32%, and if Commerce and the U.S. International Trade Commission find in favor of duties, extra antidumping duties could be imposed on those imports. Commerce will make a preliminary determination within 140 days of initiation and the ITC will make a preliminary injury determination within 25 days after it is notified.
Regional U.S. Growers Seek Trade Protection
An association called Strawberry Growers for Fair Trade filed the petition on December 31, 2025, and Commerce determined the petition had sufficient domestic industry support and initiated the investigation on February 9, 2026. The petitioner alleges a regional U.S. industry covering the following states: AL, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MS, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, WV, and WI, and seeks relief that could protect those domestic growers if duties are imposed.
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