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.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced today that Mexico has committed to eliminate restrictions on U.S. Department of Agriculture aircraft, and waive customs duties on eradication equipment aiding in the response to the

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