trade

Fryhover plans to retire from Washington Apple Commission

Todd Fryhover, president of the Washington Apple Commission, plans to retire in November, after 18 years with the group. He joined the commission in 2006 in a consultancy role and became president in December 2008.... more »

Rural Voices USA slams Trump’s tariff plan

Rural Voices USA, a bipartisan organization that promotes the interests of rural Americans, is applauding Nikki Haley for criticizing Donald Trump’s tariff plan. The group states the plan would have a devastating impact on farmers,... more »

Bill seeks protections for specialty crop exports

U.S. senators and representatives have introduced legislation designed to help farmers fight trade barriers to sell specialty crops in export markets. The Specialty Crops Reporting on Opportunities and Promotion Act (Specialty CROP Act), introduced on... 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 »

Webinar: How to address ag trade deficit through Farm Bills

An agricultural trade deficit is increasing as the U.S. grows less and imports more fresh produce and other crops. New research reveals how many acres it would take to balance the U.S. agricultural trade deficit... 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 »

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 »

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 »

USApple visits White House to talk trade, labor

The U.S. Apple Association’s board of directors recently met with White House policy staff to discuss critical issues, including trade and labor. Sixteen USApple board members from across the country visited the White House March... more »