US files $350 million WTO claim against Indonesia

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 05:33:19 GMT

The U.S., which won a World Trade Organization ruling against Indonesia in 2017 concerning import restrictions on apples , grapes , potatoes , onions and other items, says the country has not changed its policies.

The Indonesian imported foods restrictions cost U.S. exporters $350 million in 2017, according to the Aug. 6 filing from the U.S.

Oke Nurwan, Indonesian trade ministry director general of foreign trade, told Reuters that Indonesia is studying the request for sanctions. Indonesian authorities believe the country has complied, and has revised its rules on food imports, according to Reuters.

Any resolution to the U.S. claim could take years through the WTO process, according to the Reuters story.

USDA seeks comments on Indonesia pineapple risk assessment

Tue, 31 Dec 2024 18:58:58 GMT

The USDA is inviting comments on its finding that fresh pineapples from Indonesia can safely be imported into the U.S.

In a Dec. 30 notice , the USDA advised the public that it prepared a pest risk analysis that evaluates the risks associated with importing fresh pineapple fruit (Ananas comosus) from Indonesia into the U.S.

“Based on the analysis, we have determined that the application of one or more phytosanitary measures will be sufficient to mitigate the risks of introducing or disseminating plant pests or noxious weeds via the importation of fresh pineapple fruit from Indonesia,” the USDA said.

The USDA said it will make the document available for review and comment by the public at regulations.gov until Feb 28.