Mexico Reintroduces Meat Quotas and Probes US Pork
Mexico Shifts Red Meat Import Policy and Probes US Pork
Mexico has changed its red meat import framework, ending blanket duty-free access and reintroducing tariff rate quotas (TRQs), while simultaneously launching an anti dumping and anti-subsidy investigation into imports of US pork, according to reporting by National Hog Farmer.
The reintroduction of TRQs is expected to primarily affect non-FTA suppliers, including Brazil, as in quota volumes retain preferential treatment while out of quota imports face duties. The move marks a shift toward more managed access as Mexico balances domestic producer protection with supply needs.
At the same time, Mexican authorities have opened investigations into US hams and pork shoulders, creating uncertainty for American exporters that have relied on Mexico as a key destination. The probes could lead to additional duties if dumping or subsidisation is confirmed.
Source: National Hog Farmer | 14 January 2026
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