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Just as he did earlier in the day with the Mexico’s president, President Trump came to an agreement on Monday with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, pausing the proposed 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods for 30 days. 

The United States imported 22.7 million tons of fresh fruits and vegetables in 2023, with Mexico being the largest supplier, with 50 percent share of the total imported, followed by Guatemala, Costa Rica, and Canada.

The tariffs that the Trump administration planned to go into effect this week on Canada, Mexico, and China have been paused for one month. 

The close of 2024 showed an overall drop in avocado export volumes during the end-of-year holiday festivities, according to Avobook.

As the only region that can currently meet the ever-growing demand for avocados in the U.S., Mexico and its fresh imports are contributing to a positive economic impact in both countries.

Leading Mexican fresh vegetable grower-exporter SL Produce has revealed major plans for expansion, building on the successful launch of the company’s Tenderland quality seal in the U.S. market and coinciding with a bumper crop of products heading into 2025.

A restriction by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and drought are expected to lower Mexican mango exports by more than 3.5 million boxes to the U.S. and other markets.

In 2024, Mexico positioned itself as an important exporter of chilies, broccoli, cauliflower, lemon, and cucumber, thanks to the increase in demand and the continuous effort of the actors involved in these production chains, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (Sader)

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. avocado consumption has more than tripled since 2001 with about 90 percent of all avocados eaten in the U.S. coming from Mexico.

The mango season in Brazil began the first week of August and will continue until the last week of December, with a projection of 10.7 million boxes, according to the National Mango Board week 31 crop report.