Mexico has agreed to eliminate restrictions on USDA aircraft, and waive customs duties on equipment that is aiding in the campaign to prevent the spread of New World Screwworm (NWS). The agreement announced by US Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins April 30, 2025, ensures ports remain open to livestock imports. 1

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said on Monday that the United States and Mexico had reached an agreement on the handling of New World screwworm, and that more information would be released in a few hours.

Mexico has agreed to lift restrictions on U.S. Department of Agriculture aircraft and waive customs duties on screwworm eradication tools after pressure.