Archive · 7 Aug 2026
Mexico unveils security plan to resume US avocado exports
Mexico grows a lot of the avocados eaten in the United States.
Most of them come from a state called Michoacan.
The United States stopped checking avocados from there because it worried about safety.
That meant avocado shipments to the US were paused.
Mexico's president, Claudia Sheinbaum, wants the avocado trade to start again.
She made a plan to send more National Guard soldiers to Michoacan to keep the area secure.
Mexico is also talking with the United States to solve the problem.
Food safety inspectors may soon return, with Mexican supervisors watching over them.
Mexico is also asking the US to remove taxes on its products during a big trade agreement review.
Everyone hopes avocado exports can resume very soon.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced a security plan to resume avocado exports to the US after they were halted over safety concerns in Michoacan.
The United States suspended its government activities in Michoacan, citing a 'threat' against US interests, which halted avocado inspections and imports.
Sheinbaum said the strategy will strengthen the National Guard's presence in areas of Michoacan where it had limited coverage.
Mexico's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development requested a meeting with the US embassy to resume inspections with supervisors from its national food safety service.
Economy Secretary Marcelo Ebrard said Mexico will push to eliminate US tariffs during the review of the USMCA trade agreement.
- Who
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, avocado growers and exporters, and US authorities.
- What
- Mexico announced a plan to bolster security in Michoacan so that avocado exports to the United States can resume.
- When
- Announced on Thursday, following the US security alert and suspension issued on Wednesday.
- Where
- Mexico City and the state of Michoacan, Mexico.
- Why
- The United States halted inspections over a security 'threat' against US interests, and Mexico wants to restore the avocado trade without significant impact.
Mexico's position
United States' position
Avocado export halt
Mexico's position
Mexico wants inspections and avocado exports to resume very soon, pledging to strengthen security in Michoacan and keep talks going with US authorities.
United States' position
The United States suspended government activities in Michoacan after issuing a security alert over a 'threat' against US interests, halting avocado inspections and imports.
Tariffs under USMCA review
Mexico's position
Mexican officials say they will focus on persuading the US to eliminate existing tariffs during the USMCA review, arguing the differentiated tariff policy differs from the established trading system.
United States' position
The United States, under Trump, is implementing differentiated tariffs on imports depending on where goods are produced, a policy that affects regional trade partners like Mexico.
- President
- Claudia Sheinbaum
- Affected region
- Michoacan state, Mexico
- Cause of halt
- US security alert citing a 'threat' against US interests
- Impact
- Avocado inspections and imports to the US suspended
- Security plan
- Strengthen National Guard presence where coverage was limited
- Diplomatic step
- Agriculture ministry requested meeting with US embassy on inspections
- Trade context
- USMCA review underway; Mexico seeking elimination of US tariffs