Mexico, US trade conflict over sugar looms
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Puebla, Mexico
A LOOMING trade conflict with the US over sugar is threatening to disrupt the livelihood of residents in sugar cane growing regions like the central Mexican town of Atencingo.
Mexico has until June 5 to reach an agreement with Washington for its sugar exports to continue entering the US market duty-free. Mexico exported 1.1 tonnes of sugar to the US in 2016, according to government figures.
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