US wheat industry urges USTR to protect Mexican market access and resolve trade barriers with Canada

1994. In comments submitted to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), U.S. Wheat Associates and the National Association of Wheat Growers emphasized that a favorable trade environment and strong regional cooperation under USMCA have been key to this growth. The organizations urged the USTR to maintain U.S. competitiveness in Mexico, resolve outstanding trade issues with Canada, and continue developing a more integrated North American market. Industry representatives stressed that open markets and fair trade are vital for the sector, as roughly half of U.S. wheat production is exported each year. Ensuring a level playing field for farmers supports stable exports and generates substantial economic benefits across the wheat value chain. Mexico remains a central focus: U.S. wheat exports to the country rose from 625,000 tons in the first year of NAFTA to 4 million tons in the first full year of USMCA implementation. In the 2024/25 marketing year, U.S. shipments to Mexico ...