Specialty crop producers voiced their concerns on unfair trade practices, mainly by Mexico, during a hearing with the U.S. Trade Representative Thursday.

Fourth-generation Michigan farmer Fred Leitz says once what he calls “the international produce bridge” was built in 2009 from Mexico into Texas, it was the end for many of his crops.

“Over the past 30 years, we have stopped growing tart cherries, strawberries, raspberries, zucchini, summer squash, peppers—all because of the lost market share from foreign competition.”

He points to cheaper labor and expansive Mexican grower subsidies being harmful to U.S.

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