Mexico - mirror policies?

It is helpful to remember: "what is good for the geese is good for the gander, turnabout is fair play and if you can do it, so can I. " And so on. (By the way, what is a "gander"? )

In the context of U.S. trade relations with Mexico, Kelly Jones, chairman of the board of Pico Largo SPR, Chihuahua, Mexico. gave a presentation at the U.S. Apple Association's Outlook and Marketing Conference Aug. 22 that pointed to a possible warning flags for U.S. apple sales to Mexico.

For one thing, Jones mentioned that the spread of the light brown apple moth in California is grabbing the attention of Mexico's phytosanitary authorities. The pest is a threat not only to fruit, but also to crops like corn and beans. Secondly, he noted that Mexico is none too pleased about the treatment that Mexican tomatoes and peppers received from the U.S. FDA. Mexican authorities, Jones said, have promised "mirror policies" for U.S. imports.

How this translates to trade friction in the upcoming year is difficult to say, but it represents yet another reason why FDA must exercise their power responsibly. If not - and our trading partners are provoked by arbitrary actions - it will be U.S. exporters who will have their goose cooked.