Latest News From Japan

Lawmakers pursue end to frozen blueberry tariffs in Japan
Lawmakers pursue end to frozen blueberry tariffs in Japan

The North American Blueberry Council is applauding congressional action that supporters say could potentially allow U.S. farmers to compete on level terms with other blueberry exporting countries in Japan.

Retail
Japan grants market access to California plums
Japan grants market access to California plums

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that Japan has granted market access for California plums.

Industry Press Release
Industry
USDA looks at imports of Japanese muskmelons

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has prepared a pest risk assessment for imports of Japanese muskmelons.

Tom Karst
Industry
Western Growers praises Japanese approval of trade deal

Irvine, Calif.-based Western Growers praised the Japanese Diet’s approval of the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement and urged the U.S. to address additional barriers to trade with Japan.

Tom Karst
Fruit
Groups praise U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement

As details of the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement became known, agricultural associations and produce industry groups have commented on the deal.

Chris Koger
Fruit
U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement stops tariffs on some produce

Japan has agreed to eliminate tariffs on a number of U.S. exports, including almonds, blueberries and sweet corn.

Chris Koger
The U.S. and Japan reach a trade deal framework.
Trump, Abe Tout Progress on Limited Trade Deal Lowering Tariffs

Donald Trump and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo Abe touted progress toward a limited trade agreement on Wednesday.

Bloomberg
Fruit
USDA relaxes rules for Japanese unshu oranges and sand pears
USDA relaxes rules for Japanese unshu oranges and sand pears

Rules governing the U.S. imports of Japanese unshu oranges and sand pears will be changed to allow for easier access to the U.S. market.

Tom Karst
Industry
UPDATED: Japan, U.S. announce an agreement in principle on trade deal

(UPDATED, Aug. 27) The U.S. and Japan have announced an agreement in principle on a new agricultural trade deal.

Tom Karst
Marketing
New Zealand Jazz apples fly to Tokyo for holiday
New Zealand Jazz apples fly to Tokyo for holiday

About 550 cartons of Jazz apples from the orchards of New Zealand’s Hawkes Bay flew to Tokyo for Japan’s annual springtime holiday, Golden Week.

Amy Sowder