Daniel A. Jacobo Velázquez, Dean of Research at the School of Engineering and Sciences at Tecnológico de Monterrey, published an opinion piece in Nature Food examining the ripple effects of escalating trade tensions between Mexico and the United States.
He warns that proposed tariffs on fresh Mexican produce—such as avocados—could destabilize North America’s food system. His column explores the economic, social, and environmental consequences of trade disruptions, with impacts reaching farmers, consumers, and entire ecosystems.
“Rather than reacting to each crisis as it comes, governments and international bodies should commit to coordinated responses that strengthen long-term resilience,” he writes.
Read the full article for free here: Tariffs and Food Security in the US–Mexico Agricultural Corridor
