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It is natural for an industry to view trade issues solely through the lens of its own interests. But it is often misleading.

Doug McKalip, chief agricultural negotiator for the United States Trade Representative, visited an apple orchard in Lancaster, PA

USApple announces the launch of this year's charitable initiative to support healthy eating projects in public schools

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. 

The U.S. Apple Association’s Board of Directors met this morning with White House policy staff at the White House to discuss critical issues impacting the apple industry.

The U.S. Apple Association today announced the promotion of Mitchell Liwanag to Manager of Environmental Affairs.

Statement by Jim Bair, President & CEO of U.S. Apple Association, December 22, 2022.

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

The U.S. Apple Association has launched its 2023 Apples4Ed initiative—a grant program that supports healthy eating initiatives in public schools across the United States. U

USApple President & CEO Jim Bair spoke at a press conference September 15 on Capitol Hill urging Senate action on the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. He joined Rep. Dan Newhouse (R-WA) and Rep. Mike Simpson (R-ID), as well as other agriculture industry leaders as part of the American Business Immigration Coalition.