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Florida tomato growers respond to Mexican dumping
The Mexican tomato industry won’t be able to litigate its way out of dumping charges, according to a news release from the Florida Tomato Exchange (FTE). In mid-April, in response to a lawsuit by a... 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 »
Florida tomato growers recommend terminating suspension agreement
Florida tomato growers want to end the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement. “The Florida Tomato Exchange filed a request with the U.S. Department of Commerce to terminate the 2019 Tomato Suspension Agreement because it has failed... more »
USDA trade mission to Japan features potatoes
Alexis Taylor understands the importance of potatoes. Taylor, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, is the former head of the Oregon Department of Agriculture. That state ranked fourth in the U.S. in... 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 »
Farm Bureau to present Specialty Crop Trade Summit
Citing unsuccessful attempts to address trade issues through the International Trade Commission (ITC), farmer delegates at the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) convention approved a proposal to set a Specialty Crop Trade Summit this year.... more »
Advisory panel to look at Mexican exports to the U.S.
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai is not pursuing an investigation into claims that Mexico was “export targeting” Florida farmers, but said she will “pursue avenues” to assist southeastern U.S. produce growers. The U.S. Trade Representative’s... more »
Florida Congressional leaders seek investigation into Mexican imports
A bipartisan group of Florida’s congressional delegation has filed a Section 301 petition on behalf of Florida’s fruit and vegetable producers, alleging unfair trade practices with an influx of imports from Mexico. “For too long,... more »
Bryant Christie changes leadership
Bryant Christie Inc., a provider of global market solutions to the food, beverage and agribusiness industries, is changing its leadership team. Bill Bryant, chairman of Bryant Christie Inc. (BCI) since the company’s founding, has moved... more »
US files USMCA dispute over Mexico’s energy policies
The U.S. is objecting to policies in Mexico that exclude energy from U.S. companies in favor of electricity and fuel from government-owned entities in Mexico, a violation of the United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), according to U.S.... more »
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