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FPAA Spring Policy Summit brings insight on U.S.-Mexico and Canada trade relations

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The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas has just concluded a successful Spring Policy Summit. This gathering that brought together over 100 key players to delve into the complexities of US, Mexico, and Canada trade and agricultural practices.

North American trade topics addressed at FPAA Policy Summit

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The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas’ annual Spring Policy Summit on April 3, 2024, at the Tubac Golf Resort & Spa promises to be a must-attend gathering for industry leaders, policy makers, and experts, focusing on the trade environments of the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

Produce imports up, exports stagnant

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Fresh fruit and vegetable imports continue to become more prominent in the American food supply, according to figures from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS), while U.S. fruit and vegetable exports have remained stagnant over the past decade.

FPAA: U.S. Trade Representative action undermines USMCA

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“This politically motivated action directly undermines the new U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement, positioning the U.S. as an unreliable trading partner despite any trade agreements they negotiate," FPAA said about the investigation plan.

Federal Agencies Outline Plan to Help Farmers of Seasonal and Perishable Fruits and Vegetables

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The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Commerce today released a report outlining the Trump Administration’s plan to address the threat posed by increased foreign imports to American producers of seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables.

FPAA says to look for the trade facts during USTR hearings on seasonal produce

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Without providing evidence to back up their claims, Southeast produce growers insisted the U.S. invoke rarely-used Section 301 National Security protections against Mexican imported produce.

As USMCA begins, Secretary Perdue calls it a huge win for U.S. agriculture

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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue says USMCA is a better deal for America’s farmers, consumers and workers that will set them up for success for decades to come.

UPDATED: Canada closes border; essential commercial traffic excluded

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The Canadian border is now closed to “all foreign nationals” except Americans. All travelers, including Canadian citizens, who exhibit symptoms also will be denied access to Canada.

Details on Trump’s signing of USMCA

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President Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement today in a White House ceremony. Trump had …

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The importance of USMCA to the produce industry

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The U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement that sits on President Trumps desk ready to be signed means more than just free trade to produce companies.