How Tariffs Will Impact Your Grocery Bill
As the cost of bringing goods into the U.S. increases, grocers are faced with the challenge of managing these expenses, potentially passing them on to consumers. …
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Tomato Tariffs Could Cause American Consumers to Pay 50% More for Fresh Tomatoes
A small group of domestic tomato producers is petitioning the U.S. Department of Commerce to terminate a longstanding trade agreement between the United States and importers of fresh tomatoes from Mexico. …
USTR, USDA to Pursue Avenues to Assist Seasonal Produce Industry
The Office of the United States Trade Representative today announced that it will pursue avenues to assist the Southeast seasonal produce industry in coordination with the United States Department of Agriculture after Members of Congress requested an examination of certain issues in a September 8, 2022, Section 301 petition. …
USApple Statement on USTR Rejection of 301 Investigation
“The U.S. apple industry is relieved by the U.S. Trade Representative’s decision to reject the 301 Investigation on imported fruits and vegetables from Mexico. A Section 301 investigation could have been followed by tariffs on imported produce and, in turn, retaliatory tariffs from Mexico. That has happened in the past where U.S. apples were the targets of retaliation. We acknowledge that other sectors of the fresh produce industry are facing their own difficult challenges, but the U.S. Trade Representative came to the correct conclusion, and we are thankful.” …
National Fisheries Institute Statement on Reinstatement of Tariff Exclusions
The National Fisheries Institute (NFI) is pleased to have helped lead the effort to reduce costs for its members and promote free and fair trade through the reduction of tariffs. …
