USA: Mexican imports are needed to meet increased cucumber and squash demand

Published Jan 20, 2022

Tridge summary

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has released reports defending Mexican imports of cucumbers and squash from claims by U.S. Southeast growers that they harm the local industry. The reports highlight the rising consumer demand for these vegetables, which U.S. production cannot meet, necessitating imports primarily from Mexico. The ITC found no evidence of dumping or undercutting by Mexican imports. Instead, issues such as high labor costs, limited availability, and challenging growing conditions in the Southeast U.S. are hindering domestic producers.

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The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) recently issued reports summarizing its findings from its investigations on the U.S. cucumber and squash industries and the effect imports had on seasonal growers. The reports provided a review of the U.S. and Mexican cucumber and squash industries and an analysis of competitive market conditions. The ITC reports do not support the U.S. Southeast growers’ reaction to blame Mexican imports for their problems, said Lance Jungmeyer, president of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA.) The report notes the difficulties faced by domestic Southeast growers.“Mexican imports are highly differentiated from the competition in terms of varietal selection and packing standards,” Jungmeyer said. “Consumer demand for Super Select cucumbers, fancy cucumbers and unblemished squashes drive the marketplace.” American consumer demand for cucumbers and squash has increased as more Americans are eating more fresh vegetables. U.S. cucumber and ...

Source: Hortidaily