international trade

Indian farmers protest U.S. apple tariff cuts

In Kashmir, growers protested India's decision to cut import tax on U.S. apples. Claiming cheaper U.S. apples will harm Kashmir growers, apple farmers and political activists in protested on Sept. 13 against their government's decision... more »

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 »

USDA appoints specialty crops industry members to ag advisory committees

The USDA and U.S. Trade Representative’s Office have appointed 130 representatives to serve four-year terms on seven agricultural trade advisory committees, including the Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade in Fruits and Vegetables. There are... 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 »

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 »