Half a billion Colombian roses, carnations and violets will adorn the U.S. this Valentine's Day, one of the most important days of the year for the countries' flower industries.
Speaking to RCN radio, the head of the Colombian Association of Flower Exporters (ASOCOL), Augusto Solano, said, "finally we are celebrating normally. We needed this after the hardship of the winter weather and the non-renewal of the ATPDEA (Andean Trade Promotion and Drug Eradication Act) by the U.S. Congress."
On Saturday, the existing ATPDEA that allowed Colombians to export to the U.S. tariff free expired and there is uncertainty as to whether it will be renewed.
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