Tag: trade

Discrepancies in labor costs between the United States and Mexico often feel unfair to growers. But they cannot be called unfair trade practices.

The Mexican peso has soared in value relative to the U.S. dollar over the past year—24 percent. On July 14, the exchange rate was 16.73 pesos to the dollar.

The produce industry received major news with India’s June 22 announcement that it will lift its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products including apples, walnuts, chickpeas, and lentils in the next 90 days.

Washington, D.C. (June 22, 2023) – The U.S. Apple Association (USApple) is thrilled with today’s announcement that India will lift its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. apples. We applaud the work of the Biden Administration and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative that achieved this important victory. 

Usually, this kind of ruling infuriates one side or another. But in this case, all parties sound surprisingly happy.

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) sent out a promising press release yesterday in response to the bipartisan effort led by Sen. Marco Rubio requesting for a formal Section 301 investigation on September 8, 2022.

Statement by Jim Bair, President & CEO, U.S. Apple Association

Today’s action by the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is a positive step toward securing trade relief for the Southeast produce industry and will help to ensure American families are not dependent on foreign imports for their produce supplies during the winter and spring months of the year.

The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas applauds the U.S. Trade Representative for rejecting the Section 301 Trade Investigation petition from the Florida Congressional delegation.

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.