VOICED : EEUU y Mexico estan al borde de un acuerdo sobre azucar

The US and Mexico are nearing an agreement on Mexican sugar imports. US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross announced that significant progress has been made, though technical details remain. Since 2014, both countries have had suspension agreements limiting Mexican refined sugar imports, which are set to expire. Ross extended the deadline by 24 hours for further technical consultations. The main negotiation point is the percentage of refined versus raw sugar allowed into the US. Currently, 53% of imports are refined sugar, but this may be reduced to 30%, requiring more raw sugar to be processed in the US. Mexican sugar producers seek protection against unrestricted US fructose imports.

What is the current status of the US-Mexico sugar import agreement?

• The agreement has been finalized.

• Significant progress has been made, but some technical details remain.

• No progress has been made.

• The agreement has been canceled.

What was the purpose of the suspension agreements between the US and Mexico?

• To increase the amount of Mexican sugar entering the US.

• To limit the amount of refined Mexican sugar entering the US.

• To ban all sugar imports from Mexico.

• To allow unrestricted entry of Mexican sugar into the US.

What is the proposed change in the percentage of refined Mexican sugar allowed into the US?

• Increase to 70%

• Decrease to 30%

• Remain at 53%

• Increase to 100%

What action have Mexican sugar producers requested from their government?

• To seek protection against US fructose entering Mexico.

• To increase sugar exports to the US.

• To allow more US sugar imports.

• To ban US fructose imports.

What is the main focus of the current negotiations between the US and Mexico regarding sugar imports?

• The price of sugar.

• The percentage of each type of sugar allowed into the US.

• The packaging of sugar.

• The quality of sugar.