The United States International Trade Commission (USITC) has determined that there is a reasonable indication that the U.S. strawberry industry is materially injured by imports of fresh winter strawberries from Mexico that are alleged to be sold in the United States at less than fair value. The outcomes of the investigation could lead to import duties on Mexican strawberries.

On December 31, 2025, the trade group Strawberry Growers for Fair Trade filed a petition with the USITC and the U.S. Department of Commerce. The petition alleges that imports of fresh winter strawberries from Mexico are sold in the United States at less than fair value and are causing material injury or a threat of injury to the domestic industry.

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