The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) plans to begin lifting a suspension on Mexican cattle imports starting August 24, 2026, after the spread of the New World screwworm was brought under control. The first stage will reopen the Douglas, Arizona, port of entry for cattle trade on that date, with additional ports in New Mexico expected to follow in subsequent phases. The suspension had been imposed more than a year earlier as a response to the screwworm outbreak in Mexico. Multiple reports describe the reopening as a step-by-step process tied to continued progress against the pest. Sources also note that the renewed import activities are expected to be limited in scope and tied to cattle eligibility requirements, including that animals are born and raised in specific Mexican states mentioned in reporting. Several outlets frame the move as a result of improved conditions for managing screwworm risk, allowing trade to resume while the United States continues monitoring. Overall, the announcements focus on timing, phased port reopenings, and maintaining safeguards as imports restart.