Mexico Expands Market to U.S. Beef

April 16, 2004 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced last Friday that the Mexican Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock Rural Development, Fish and Food has informed USDA of new requirements for the importation of selected variety meats, veal and tallow into Mexico.

?The reopening of the Mexican market to more beef products is a very positive signal that the North American market for beef is returning to normal,? commented Agriculture Secretary Ann M. Veneman. ?This action, combined with previous actions by Mexico and commitments by the Canadian Government, demonstrates solidarity within North America to trade in beef and beef products based on internationally accepted scientific standards for human and animal health.?

With Mexico?s announcement to reopen the border to boneless beef on March 3rd, the United States has regained access for products that accounted for $746 million, or 74 percent of approximately $1 billion in exports, of beef and tallow to Mexico in 2003.

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