Overview
- Grupo Bimbo and four U.S. subsidiaries filed their complaint on December 16 in the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York.
- The suit asks the court to declare multiple import levies unconstitutional and to order refunds of duties paid during 2025.
- The challenge targets a 25% charge on Mexico and Canada goods that do not satisfy USMCA requirements, part of measures announced earlier this year.
- The filing names Bimbo Bakeries USA, Bimbo Bakehouse, Barcel USA and St. Pierre Groupe as co-plaintiffs, yet it does not disclose the total amount sought.
- The company has not commented on the lawsuit, after previously saying U.S. exposure was limited given nearly 60 domestic plants and exports representing under 10% of U.S. revenue.