Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced on Friday that cattle exports to the United States will resume in the last weeks of August, after receiving a letter from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins confirming the decision, following a temporary suspension over screwworm concerns.

The first operations will begin in Agua Prieta, Sonora, in northwestern Mexico, with two additional points to follow in the northern state of Chihuahua, according to the president.

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Sheinbaum described the move as great news for Mexican ranchers and acknowledged the efforts of both Mexican and U.S. authorities in containing the screwworm plague, which prompted the U.S. suspension. She also stated that dialogue, cooperation, and collaboration with mutual respect yield great results for both peoples and thanked Rollins, with whom she said she has built a respectful and positive relationship.

U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Ronald Johnson confirmed the gradual reopening of border ports for cattle trade, beginning with the port of entry in Douglas, Arizona, as part of efforts promoted by President Donald Trump and Sheinbaum to eradicate the pest.

cooperation continues to deliver results. As part of the efforts led by @POTUS @realDonaldTrump and President @Claudiashein to eradicate the New World screwworm, @SecRollins @USDA announced the phased reopening of border ports for cattle trade with Mexico, beginning with… https://t.co/BlBBxlK1hz pic.twitter.com/lT7dTW264N

— Embajador Ronald Johnson (@USAmbMex) July 25, 2026

The fly has been moving north through Central America and was detected in June on farms in Texas and New Mexico.

Washington plans to resume imports through the Douglas port within 30 days and eventually open two additional ports of entry in New Mexico.

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