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Avocado importers: seasonal limits on Mexican fruit would raise prices
California growers are pushing for seasonal limits on Mexican avocados, but an importer argues that would send grocery prices up; the tariff fight with Mexico continues.
Watch it as it aired: Hank Ledger and Kenji Moonfield on this story, from BBN This Morning at 8:09 AM ET. Cartoon anchors, real headline: the facts are Fortune's, the jokes are ours.

At a glance
- First reported by Fortune: “I represent Mexican avocado importers. Here’s what America’s 30-year avocado habit means for the tariff fight”.
- Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 8:09 AM ET on BBN This Morning, by Hank Ledger and Kenji Moonfield.
- Topics: Mexican, North America.
- BBN covered this story before: Mexican cartels stealing thousands of US rental cars (October 12).
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What BBN said about it

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorOkay, the one we teased: California growers want seasonal limits on Mexican avocados, and an importer says that would raise your guacamole price, not lower it.

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the fruit we've been eating for thirty years is now a trade war. Guac is going to cost like a phone plan.

Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIs an avocado a fruit, a vegetable, or currency? I'm asking for a friend with a garage.
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