The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced on July 24, 2026, plans for a coordinated, phased reopening of southern cattle ports. USDA said this reopening of the border to livestock imports is “contingent on Mexico’s adherence to the Joint Action Plan.” One year ago, a prior planned “phased reopening of the border” was aborted due to increased movement of the screwworm toward the U.S. border. USDA proposes a phased reopening of Southern ports to livestock trade, contingent upon satisfactory progress on priority Action Plan milestones. “President Trump has directed his entire administration to do what it can to combat and stop the spread of New World screwworm.