Economists Don't Expect Reopening US to Mexican Cattle Imports to Reduce High Beef Prices
- The U.S. reopened a border crossing in Arizona to cattle from Mexico as part of efforts to address high beef prices.
- Economists doubt that this move will significantly impact grocery store prices for beef.
- The USDA stated that concerns about the spread of the New World screwworm have lessened, allowing cattle imports to resume.
- The U.S. cattle herd is at its lowest level in decades, contributing to record-high beef prices.
- The reopening will be phased, and it may take months for imports to return to traditional levels.
The U.S. has reopened a border crossing in Arizona to allow the import of cattle from Mexico, aiming to address the issue of high beef prices. Economists, however, are skeptical that this will lead to lower prices for consumers at grocery stores.
The USDA noted that concerns regarding the New World screwworm have diminished enough to permit the movement of cattle across the border. The reopening is part of a broader plan that may eventually include additional crossings in New Mexico and Texas.
Currently, the U.S. cattle herd is at its lowest level in 75 years, which has contributed to soaring beef prices. The phased reopening of the border means it may take months for Mexican cattle imports to return to their previous levels, leaving many experts doubtful about any immediate impact on beef prices.
经济学家不认为重新开放美国对墨西哥牛肉进口会降低高昂的牛肉价格
美国重新开放了亚利桑那州的一条边境口岸，允许来自墨西哥的牛只入境，旨在解决高昂的牛肉价格问题。然而，经济学家对此表示怀疑，认为这不会导致消费者在超市的价格下降。
美国农业部指出，关于新世界螺蛳虫的担忧已经减轻，允许牛只跨境移动。这一重新开放是更广泛计划的一部分，最终可能还会包括新墨西哥州和德克萨斯州的其他口岸。
目前，美国的牛群数量降至75年来的最低水平，这导致牛肉价格飙升。边境的分阶段重新开放意味着，墨西哥牛只进口可能需要数月时间才能恢复到之前的水平，许多专家对牛肉价格的短期影响表示怀疑。