Mexico agriculture minister says reached deals with US counterpart, met with tomato sector

Former regional head of the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization, Julio Berdegue, who will head the Mexico’s agriculture ministry in the incoming government , poses for a photo during an interview with Reuters, in Mexico City, Mexico June 28, 2024. REUTERS/Paola Garcia/File Photo

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -Mexican Agriculture Minister Julio Berdegue said on Tuesday he reached agreements with U.S. counterpart Brooke Rollins in a "friendly" meeting in Washington and met with tomato industry executives.

Berdegue did not elaborate in his post on X, but said the deals would benefit both countries.