Border reopening for Mexican cattle unlikely to quickly ease U.S. beef prices
TL;DR
The U.S. has restarted a border crossing for Mexican cattle to help ease record-high beef prices, but economists say the impact will likely be small and slow due to a shrinking U.S. herd, ongoing supply constraints, and a phased reopening with strict health checks.
Topics:nationbusiness#beef-prices#border-reopening#business#cattle-herd#new-world-screwworm#us-mexico-trade
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