U.S. Imposes Anti-Dumping Duties on Mexican Winter Strawberries

The U.S. Department of Commerce imposed preliminary anti-dumping duties between 3.37% and 5.28% on Mexican strawberries, concluding the fruit is sold in the United States below its normal value. The measure specifically targets winter strawberries sold in Florida from November 1 to March 31 to prevent seasonal market distortions that harm local producers.

The duties, which average 4.83% per exporter, affect a sector that exported $1 billion in strawberries in 2025. Mexican reports indicate the measure impacts nearly 5,000 producers, primarily small farmers, and threatens the jobs of 151,000 workers in Jalisco, Baja California, Guanajuato, and Michoacán.

The Ministry of Economy of Mexico rejected the decision, arguing that the regional and seasonal distinctions lack legal and technical grounds and violate USMCA and World Trade Organization agreements. The United States International Trade Commission must now determine by January 8 whether these imports cause material injury to the U.S. industry before a final order is issued.