American cotton producers are expected to encounter some significant competition in the global market this year. India’s imports are expected to decline, while Brazil continues to make improvements to their…
Industry Members Discouraged by Blueberry Investigation Verdict
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) issued a verdict on the recent blueberry investigation. USITC found that imports of fresh, chilled, and frozen blueberries were not sufficiently detrimental to U.S….
American Ag Exports Threatened by EU-Mercosur Trade Pact
…negotiations and potentially serve as a barrier to U.S. exports,” the report reads. Mercosur imports of agricultural products largely already come from the U.S. and the EU with little overlap….
Blueberry Growers Divided at Recent Trade Commission Hearing
…into blueberries under Section 201 of the Trade Act of 1974. Over the past five years, blueberry imports have increased by 75 percent. The group has pointed out that imports…
Blueberry Growers Form Alliance to Address Market Issues
…an effort to combat some of the harm the industry is experiencing due to rising imports. The Alliance includes blueberry growers in California, Georgia, Florida, and Michigan. The new coalition…
USTR Calls for Trade Investigation for Imported Produce
…pertaining to blueberry imports had also been made by Lighthizer in October. Lighthizer is now asking the ITC to look into the imports of fresh or chilled strawberries and bell…
EU Moves Forward with Increased Tariffs on American Goods
The European Union (EU) has announced that it will be moving forward with increased tariffs on U.S. goods. Tariffs will be imposed on nearly $4 billion worth of American imports….
India’s Dairy Producers Work to Block Trade Deal with U.S.
…the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, R.S. Sodhi has said in multiple reports that the country’s dairy producers are firmly against opening up to dairy imports. The Gujarat Cooperative Milk…
Week in Review: Smoke Challenges for Winegrapes, Warming Temperatures to Change CA Production
…have developed plans to help protect domestic production of fruit and vegetables from the challenges created by foreign imports. All of the top agriculture headlines can be found in your…
Plans Outlined to Support American Producers of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
…imports of blueberries, strawberries, and bell peppers and the impact it is having on American producers. USTR will also be engaging with Mexican officials regarding concerns of imports of multiple…
Lawmakers Encourage Action on Potato Dispute with Mexico
…Producto Papa which reinstated a ban on fresh potato imports from the U.S. The matter is currently pending further action by the Mexican Supreme Court. In the letter, U.S. Senators…
Officials to Review Phase One Trade Agreement with China
…terms of the agreement included China’s commitment to increase the total purchase of American goods by $200 billion over 2017 levels. The increased Chinese imports were to include agricultural and…
The Western View: Chinese Food Imports Are Risky Business
…from AgNet West and Citrus Industry Magazine. The Western View: Chinese Food Imports Are Risky Business About the Author Len Wilcox Len Wilcox is a retired scientist who also ran…
Implementation of Chinese Trade Agreement Continues Making Headway
…published a new domestic standard for dairy permeate powder to allow imports from the U.S. in the future. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West…