The weather conditions in the southern United States may affect food supplies in Tampico; supermarkets warned that the storm could reduce their stock of imported goods.
“Dear Customer: Due to the winter storm in the southern United States, the availability of some imported products may be affected. We appreciate your patience and are working to restore normal stock levels. Thank you for your understanding,” stated the HEB store.
The company posted signs in its display areas to inform customers about the reason for unavailable items.
So far, the store has not confirmed which products will be affected; however, the main area where the notices are located is the whole wheat bread section.
According to the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS), Mexico imports key basic food items from the United States every year, and these imports may be reduced this time.
The list of products that are part of the regular agricultural trade between the two countries is as follows:
Corn and corn products
Pork and poultry
Dairy products
Sugar
Wheat
Fruits
Soybeans
It was noted that, in total, from 2015 to 2024, the value of exports is $30 billion, equivalent to more than 523 billion pesos; furthermore, Mexico is the number one agricultural export market for its northern neighbor.
The United States faces wind chills as low as -45°C. EL SOL DE MÉXICO reported last Tuesday that the United States faced extreme conditions with the polar cold, generating wind chills as low as -45°C.
According to the specialized website poweroutage.us, more than 530,000 customers were without power Tuesday morning, mainly in the southern part of the country.
Considered one of the worst winter storms in the United States in recent decades, the phenomenon is accompanied by ice accumulation with potentially catastrophic consequences, according to the NWS.
Due to the winter storm in the United States, supermarkets in Tampico will have fewer products than usual, although they did not specify how long the shortage will last. The impact is expected to be temporary and will depend on the duration of the weather event.
Source: oem
