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Produce industry members appointed to agriculture, trade group
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative have appointed members to the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables.
UPDATED: Fruit, vegetable groups join plea for USMCA approval
Almost 1,000 agriculture groups and companies are urging Congress to ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, including dozens of specialty crop groups.
New Mexican tomato proposal finds cool reception by Florida growers
Mexican tomato growers proposed a new tomato suspension agreement to the Commerce Department on May 22, but Florida tomato growers gave it an icy reception.
Mexican tomato agreement done, duties kick in
The Department of Commerce has terminated the 2013 Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico, setting a 17.56% duty on Mexican tomatoes arriving in the U.S.
Talk of border closure eases after supply concerns rise
Days after threatening to close the U.S.-Mexico border to halt illegal crossings, President Trump pledged to back off the plan for a year to allow Mexico to stem the flow.
Apple growers share labor, trade concerns on Capitol Hill
Apple growers from across the country participated in the U.S. Apple Association's Capitol Hill Day, meeting with more than 100 legislative offices on trade, labor and farm bill issues.
Keeling stresses importance of potato trade gains
DENVER — With his end-of-July retirement date rapidly approaching, John Keeling appeared at the 2019 Potatoes Annual Meeting for the last time as executive vice president and CEO of the National Potato Council.
How would antidumping duties affect Mexican tomato imports?
Feb 15, 2019 by Jason Klinowski
On Feb. 6, the U.S. Department of Commerce officially announced its intent to withdraw from the 2013 Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico.
U.S. withdrawing from tomato suspension agreement with Mexico
The U.S. plans to withdraw from the 2013 Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico on May 7, which allows the U.S. to investigate allegations of dumping product into the U.S. market.
Year in Produce No. 2 — Trade turbulence and tariffs
Fresh produce exporters found themselves in the crossfire of the Trump administration's trade priorities in 2018.
Look to Asia, Africa for growth in produce sales
NEW YORK, N.Y. – As population and per-capita consumption growth slows in the U.S., fresh produce marketers may be wise to focus on faster-expanding markets in Asia and Africa.
Florida, Mexico tomato groups spar over trade
With plenty of drama and plot twists, negotiations related to the tomato suspension agreement between Mexican growers and the Department of Commerce are continuing, according to an official with the U.S. agency.
Packer Insight — Trade and romaine back at retail
Dec 06, 2018 by Ashley Nickle
Tom Karst gives an update on how the trade situation is affecting produce, and Ashley Nickle discusses the return of romaine, from how much retailers are stocking to how they are communicating with shoppers.
How close is U.S.-Mexico NAFTA deal?
Aug 22, 2018 by Tom Karst
Mexican trade officials told Reuters that a deal with Mexico to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement could be clinched Aug. 22. Some U.S. trade officials were less optimistic.
Produce industry braces for next shot in trade war
Amid chatter that the Trump administration may try to help ease the pain to growers, China planned to up its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports.
Fruit growers want 'trade, not aid' from government
U.S. fruit growers want trade, not aid. While the Trump administration has promised to help farmers hurt by retaliatory tariffs, the kind of help fruit exporters most want is access to tariff-free access markets.
Packer Insight — Tariffs and autonomous grocery delivery
National editor Tom Karst and staff writer Ashley Nickle discuss the latest industry conversations around the new China tariffs and the possible implications of Kroger's exploration of autonomous grocery delivery.
Q&A on China tariffs and the effect on produce
Trade tension intensified this week as the U.S. attempted to pressure China into ceasing what President Donald Trump describes as unfair trade practices, including the theft of intellectual property and technology.