US to reopen border to Mexican cattle imports after screwworm shutdown

The USDA is lifting a ban on Mexican cattle imports, reopening the livestock port in Douglas, Arizona, on August 24. This follows a screwworm infestation that previously halted cross-border trade. Additional ports in Santa Teresa and Columbus, New Mexico, will follow suit if Mexico adheres to the Joint Action Plan. This move is crucial for maintaining the flow of cattle between the two countries, ensuring economic stability for both nations' agricultural sectors.