August 13, 2010

Mexico scrapped its anti-dumping duties on US beef imports on Wednesday (Aug 11), the Mexican Economy Ministry said.

Mexico had charged from US$0.03-$0.80 per kilogramme of beef since 2000 when Mexican officials concluded US beef was dumped on the Mexican market.

Mexico reviewed the anti-dumping duties after a US beef company, Tyson Fresh Meats, which also produces beef in Mexico, appealed against the duties in 2008.

The US is an important beef exporter for Mexico.

It is also Mexico's largest trading partner, but the two countries have endured trade spats in livestock and other fields from time to time.

One high-profile case occurred in 2008 when the US banned Mexican tomato and chilli imports over claims that their poor hygiene conditions created the risk of food poisoning.