Canada-China Spat Could Sink Seafood Exports, Experts Say

Alantic Canadian seafood exports could be the next target in growing trade tensions between Canada and China, something experts say would deal a huge blow to the industry.

APHIS Seeks Comment on the Importation of Fresh Jujube Fruit from China

March 25, 2019 USDA APHIS

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has prepared and is accepting comments on a pest risk analysis regarding the importation of fresh jujube fruit from China into the continental United States.

Maine Lobster Orders Tank as Chinese Turn to Tariff-Free Canada

What had been one of the busiest times of the year is a reminder of the devastating impact of the U.S.-China trade war and of the need to refocus on domestic Chinatowns and new Asian markets.

China’s swine fever outbreak may benefit Brazil, US exporters: JBS executive

December 19, 2018 Ana Mano, Reuters

An outbreak of a deadly virus threatening pork production in China may be a boon to Brazilian and U.S. exporters, meat processor JBS SA’s chief executive said in a live webcast on Tuesday.