In Depth: Border Closure May Accelerate Mexico Beef Expansion

After 65 past neutral trade events, Live Cattle moved a median +0.3% over 5 sessions (57% higher; middle half -0.5% to +1.4%), and +2.5% over 20.

• Aug 24, 2026Reopening US border to Mexican cattle not expected to drop beef prices | AP News-1.6%
• May 19, 2026Mexico seeks to offset screwworm impact by increasing US beef exports-1.3%
• Jul 21, 2017NAFTA: Where 's the Beef? | Farm Bureau Intel Markets | American Farm Bureau Federation-0.8%
• Aug 28, 2018Canada's dry weather may stem U.S. cattle stampede across border-1.5%
• Jun 12, 2024Mexico and Belize Collaborate to Enhance Sanitary Protocols for Certified Cattle Importation | Greater Belize Media+1.8%

After 14 past neutral trade events, Feeder Cattle moved a median +0.1% over 5 sessions (50% higher; middle half -1.0% to +1.3%), and +1.2% over 20.

• Apr 4, 2019What happens to beef if the Mexican border closes? | Western Livestock Journal+0.3%
• Jan 3, 2024Cross-border cattle cooperation benefits beef business | KUT Radio, Austin's NPR Station-0.7%
• Apr 10, 2024Mexico and Belize seek to expand health protocol for safe importation of certified cattle - Euromeatnews.com-0.1%
• Oct 25, 2026Laphe Laroe Discusses Mexican Border Reopening, Screwworm Response and Cattle Herd Rebuilding-3.0%
• May 22, 2017Complex world of border trade: Cattle go north, meat south | AP News+2.5%