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India trade dispute resolution to benefit U.S. blueberry, cranberry exports
With U.S. negotiators announcing resolution of the U.S.-India World Trade Organization poultry dispute, India will reduce tariffs on certain products, including fresh and processed berries. As part of the agreement, India also agreed to reduce... more »
It’s official: India’s retaliatory tariffs on apples, nuts end
India has lifted its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. apples, which drastically cut exports since they were established just over four years ago. The 20% tariffs also covered almonds, walnuts (in shell) and 25 pulse crops... more »
Midwest food companies offered export assistance
The Food Export Association of the Midwest USA (Food Export–Midwest) is offering assistance for food companies wanting to export their products. Food Export–Midwest is a private, non-profit organization that promotes the export of food and... more »
U.S. apple crop forecast at 256 million bushels
The U.S. apple crop for 2023-24 is expected to top 256 million 42-pound bushels, according to the U.S. Apple Association. USApple’s forecast is about 6 million bushels over the USDA’s annual forecast. The USDA released... more »
California growers react to India’s plan to end tariffs on apples, nuts
India’s agreement to remove retaliatory tariffs on some U.S. farm products is seen as a positive development, but with some trade impacts remaining, farmers and agricultural exporters say it may take time to regain market... more »
India to lift tariffs on U.S. apples, almonds, walnuts
India is lifting retaliatory tariffs on U.S. apples, almonds and walnuts, after the two nations agreed to terminate six outstanding disputes at the World Trade Organization. The tariffs were in response to the U.S. Section... more »
Specialty crop groups urge Congress to support UK trade act
Specialty crop groups are part of a coalition urging Congress to support the Undertaking Negotiations on Investment and Trade for Economic Dynamism (UNITED) Act. The UNITED Act is designed to grant the president, in consultation... more »
USApple supports UNITED Act for UK exports
USApple is voicing its support of expanded and two-way trade with the United Kingdom. The Falls Church, Virginia, association is joining 47 food and agriculture entities supporting the UNITED Act. Because... more »
U.S. seeks agreement with Mexico on biotechnology
The U.S. has requested dispute settlement consultations with Mexico under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), concerning biotech agricultural products. Katherine Tai, U.S. trade representative (USTR), said Mexico is one of the country’s oldest and strongest... more »
Rabobank report upbeat on fruit, tree nuts
As with producers of most crops, U.S. fruit and tree nut growers have faced challenges including higher input costs and logistical challenges in recent years, but according to a Rabobank report, there are positive developments... more »
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