Several livestock groups backed the decision to reopen the border, including the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, Meat Institute and the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association. “Importing cattle from Mexico allows beef packers to better meet consumer demand given the tight supply of US cattle.” NCBA said in a statement that the whole-of-government response has put the U.S. in a safe position to gradually reopen the border. “This decision will help normalize business for cattle operations throughout the border states and Southern Plains,” said Colin Woodall, NCBA’s CEO, said in the statement. This latest announcement is the most recent attempt to reopen trade ports.