Mexico’s government is bullying American citizens in an attempt to influence U.S. government policy.

In an Oct. 5 letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, 24 American bulk commodity trade groups warned that opening an investigation into Mexico’s unfair trade practices could result in retaliatory tariffs. The groups urged Tai to ignore American fruit and vegetable growers, who are being harmed by Mexico, and instead appease our southern neighbor. Mexico’s finance minister had sent a similar letter just days before, implying a coordinated scheme of intimidation.