A recent study from UA researchers found that tomatoes from Mexico contributed $4.8 billion in sales to the U.S. economy in 2016. Discover how U.S. food imports from Mexico support economic activity in the U.S. — and how COVID-19 is taking a toll.
When Covid-19 hit, the Trump administration pressured Mexico to keep factories that supply the United States operating during the coronavirus pandemic, even as outbreaks swept the companies, highlighting the nations' unique relationship.
While President Trump remains steadfast in his plan to build a wall along the border, his Mexican counterpart is rolling out economic initiatives to help reduce the need for emigration in the first place.
