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Mexico avocado ban: Prices to rise as trade tensions increase

February 16, 2022

The U.S. has temporarily suspended all imports of avocados from Mexico following a verbal threat made to U.S. safety inspectors. Miguel Gómez and Desirée LeClercq comment on how the ban may impact the supply of avocados and prices for consumers, as well as how the current climate between Mexico and the U.S. could cause further trade tensions.

Industrial and Labor Relations
Economics and Business
Dyson School of Applied Economics & Management
Industrial and Labor Relations

Alaska pollock customs dispute exposes US trade system flaws

October 12, 2021

A customs dispute at the U.S.-Canada border is threatening America’s supply of Alaska pollock – the key fish used for fish sticks and fast-food sandwiches – and raising concerns of permanent disruptions to the seafood supply chain. Desirée LeClercq, professor of employment law and expert on labor provisions in trade agreements, says the recent dispute exposes flaws in our trading system including outdated legislation meant to protect U.S. ship owners and operators.

Food & Agriculture
Industrial and Labor Relations
Economics and Business

Labor disputes take center stage as US, Mexico and Canada talk trade

May 18, 2021

Desirée LeClercq, professor of employment law and an expert on labor provisions in trade agreements, comments on the first U.S.-Mexico Canada Agreement Free Trade Commission meeting.

Industrial and Labor Relations
Economics and Business

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