U.S. border reopens to Mexican cattle imports, but economists doubt the move will reduce high beef prices
Summary
The U.S. has reopened a border crossing in Arizona to allow cattle imports from Mexico. This is part of President Trump's plan to lower high beef prices, but experts say it may not significantly reduce costs for shoppers.Key Facts
- The border crossing in Douglas, Arizona, was reopened to Mexican cattle on Monday.
- This action is part of the Trump administration's effort to lower beef prices in the U.S.
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture decided to reopen the crossing after concerns about the New World screwworm lessened.
- The New World screwworm is an insect that can harm cattle.
- The reopening may eventually include other crossings in New Mexico and Texas.
- Economists doubt this change will have a big effect on beef prices in grocery stores.
- Douglas, Arizona, is located about 230 miles southeast of Phoenix.
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