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  1. AVO is leveraging Calavo Growers as an alternative origin and capitalizing on increased production from Peruvian orchards amidst market challenges.
  2. AVO and Calavo Growers are capitalizing on their fresh produce operations, facing sourcing challenges in Mexico while expanding into new markets like Europe and the U.K.
  3. AVO and Calavo Growers are diversifying their avocado sourcing across multiple Latin American countries due to supply instability from Mexico.
  4. Concerns over market oversupply from Mexican imports are prompting ongoing trade talks between California and Mexico.

Lawmakers Urge Trump Administration to Curb Cartel Influence on Mexican Avocado Imports

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Seven Republican members of California's congressional delegation sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on October 5, 2026. The lawmakers urged the Trump administration to include provisions in the USMCA regarding surges of Mexican avocado imports. They alleged that Mexican cartels are driving these frequent surges, which are causing U.S. avocado prices to collapse. The lawmakers claimed these criminal organizations wield substantial influence over the supply chain through extortion and interference with agricultural inspections.

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The concerns center on the alleged substantial influence of organized crime over the Mexican avocado supply chain. The lawmakers cited the deployment of Mexico's military in avocado regions as evidence of this cartel influence. The issue is being raised during ongoing talks regarding the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

Concerns over market oversupply from Mexican imports are prompting ongoing trade talks between California and Mexico.

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  • Donald TrumpThe administration being urged to address the issue of organized crime in the trade talks.
  • Jamieson GreerThe recipient of the concerns regarding the surges in Mexican avocado imports.

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