US to reopen border to Mexican cattle imports after screwworm shutdown

The US stopped allowing cattle imports from Mexico two years ago over disease concerns. Now the government is reopening the border crossing to Mexican cattle. Some people think this could affect beef prices.

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National story. 35 articles from 21 sources. Updated Jul 28, 2026.

How each side is putting it

Left

3 sources
Ran by 3 outlets· The Boston Globe, Seattle Times, +1 more
The Boston GlobeLean Left· Jul 25, 2026

US says it will begin lifting a suspension of Mexican cattle imports starting in August

Seattle TimesLean Left· Jul 25, 2026

US says it will begin lifting a suspension of Mexican cattle imports starting in August

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 25, 2026

US says it will begin lifting a suspension of Mexican cattle imports starting in August

Center

15 sources
Ran by 2 outlets· Border Report, Valley Central
Border ReportCenter· Jul 28, 2026

'Maybe cut some beef prices': Mexican cattle imports return after two-year pause

Valley CentralCenter· Jul 28, 2026

'Maybe cut some beef prices': Mexican cattle imports return after two-year pause

Texas StandardCenter· Jul 28, 2026

US to resume limited Mexican cattle imports as beef supplies tighten

ABC 13 HoustonLean Left· Jul 27, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

U.S. will begin limited imports of Mexican cattle as screwworm outbreak continues

Ran by 2 outlets· KVUE, KHOU Houston
KVUECenter· Jul 27, 2026

U.S. to resume limited cattle imports from Mexico as screwworm outbreak continues

KHOU HoustonCenter· Jul 27, 2026

U.S. to resume limited cattle imports from Mexico as screwworm outbreak continues

AGDAILYCenter· Jul 27, 2026

USDA to reopen Mexican cattle ports Aug. 24 for imports

Right

3 sources
Odessa AmericanLean Right· Jul 27, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

US will begin limited imports of Mexican cattle as screwworm outbreak continues

Tyler Morning TelegraphLean Right· Jul 27, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

U.S. will begin limited imports of Mexican cattle as screwworm outbreak continues

Washington ExaminerRight· Jul 25, 2026

USDA to reopen cattle imports on southern border after screwworm outbreak

The story so far

2 developments
  1. Jul 25US to reopen border to Mexican cattle imports after screwworm shutdown
  2. Jul 28Only center coverage:US to resume limited Mexican cattle imports as beef supplies tighten

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US to reopen border to Mexican cattle imports after screwworm shutdown

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