The U.S. just reopened a border crossing in Arizona to let Mexican cattle enter, aiming to ease soaring beef prices—but economists aren’t convinced it’ll make much of a dent. The move follows a 2025 closure due to a deadly screwworm outbreak, which threatened U.S. livestock. With the domestic cattle herd shrinking for five years and steak prices up 35% since then—now hitting $13.06 per pound—officials say strict health checks in Sonora and Chihuahua will keep the parasite at bay. While this Arizona crossing is seen as a safe pilot, other crossings in New Mexico and Texas may follow. But with the U.S. herd down to 86.2 million head, experts are watching closely to see if this supply boost can actually cool the market.
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