The BTA on May 20, 2025 sent a letter to the Departments of Health & Human Services and Agriculture urging the new Make America Health Again Commission (which HHS and USDA will lead) not to advance new regulations on pesticides that could disrupt cross-border trade. We write:

Changes to U.S. pesticide regulations, particularly if enacted without a strong foundation in sound science, will have significant implications not only for domestic growers but also for our international trade partners. For example, if Mexican fresh produce shipments—which make up a large and vital share of the fruits and vegetables consumed in the U.S.—are also required to comply with any new standards, the result could be supply chain disruptions, reduced market access, and unintended economic harm to U.S. importers, retailers, and consumers. 

A copy of the letter can be found here.