The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determined that Mexican strawberries are being sold in the United States below their "normal value." File Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI | License Photo
Aug. 19 (UPI) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce preliminarily determined that Mexican strawberries are being sold in the United States below their "normal value," setting preliminary anti-dumping duties ranging from 3.37% to 5.28% on imports of the fruit.
The decision stems from an investigation into alleged unfair competition during the winter season and affects a market that exported $1 billion worth of strawberries in 2025.
The Commerce Department limited its investigation to "winter strawberries" sold in Florida between Nov. 1 and March 31, citing the need to protect local producers from seasonal market distortions.
Mexico's government, through its Economy Ministry, expressed serious concern and rejected the preliminary determination.
