Data or statistical facts on the situation and perspectives of agri-food systems and the impact of policies
43 U.S. states were experiencing Moderate Drought (D1) or worse during the week of August 19-25, 2026.
99.7 million people in the United States were affected by drought during the week of August 19-25, 2026.
47.56% of the United States and Puerto Rico was in drought as of August 25, 2026.
3 agricultural products, coffee, beef and peanuts, would retain preferential treatment under the new tariff imposed by the United States on Nicaraguan exports.
A 12.5% tariff will be imposed by the United States on part of Nicaragua's exports, increasing pressure on competitiveness and access to the country's main market.
75% of producers in the United States still do not use artificial intelligence tools in agriculture, despite their advance and growing importance for agricultural competitiveness.
70% of new United States investment in Latin America since 2003 was concentrated in Brazil, Mexico and Guyana; in 2025 Mexico received US$7.98 billion and Brazil US$6.49 billion.
US$28.7 billion annually was the average United States investment in new projects in Latin America between 2003 and 2025, while Chinese investment reached US$46 billion in 2025.
65% more employment per US$1 billion invested is generated by United States companies compared with Chinese companies, and 22% more compared with European companies.
A 12.5% tariff will be imposed by the United States on part of Nicaragua's exports, increasing market-access costs and uncertainty for the export sector.
