Trade
A federal court ruled Wednesday that an emergency law does not provide President Trump with unilateral authority to impose tariffs on nearly every country. The interruption was short-lived after a federal appeals court granted the Trump administration’s request to temporarily pause a lower-court ruling.
The state’s ascent to the world’s fourth-largest economy is powered in no small part by its $59 billion agriculture sector, which dominates national production and global exports of key commodities.
With a potential end of the deal looming, the Texas International Produce Association’s president and CEO says those interested in remaining in the agreement must speak up about its importance.
With billions of fruit and vegetable dollars at stake on both sides of the border, industry leaders urge for the resumption and protection of free produce trade.
During an Indoor Ag Conversations webinar, NatureSweet Chief Legal Officer Skip Hulett shared his perspective on the potential termination of the deal between U.S. and Mexico.
Before the White House’s 90-day pause on higher tariffs for other countries expires on July 9, India is one country rushing to negotiate a trade deal with the U.S.
Anthony Serafino, president of Exp Group, shared with The Packer about how his family’s business is navigating trade turbulence, as well as potential effects in the future.
The administration created a “top 10 list” that includes the fishing industry, agricultural land deforestation in Brazil that impacts beef and soy production and Mexican avocados produced on illegally deforested lands.
Growers are grappling with a second consecutive year of waning demand and no home for their grapes. The issue is complex with non-tariff trade barriers hitting the wine industry especially hard and a flood of imports that are creating cheap wine with which U.S. grape growers can’t compete.
Ocean shipping transports about 80% of global trade — from coal and corn to bananas and cement. The revisions tackle major concerns from the global maritime industry that feared virtually every cargo carrier could face steep, stacking fees.
The organization’s CEO says the situation could help expand market access for U.S. potato products.
The Florida Tomato Exchange says U.S. growers view the decision as a long-awaited step toward fairer trade.
A packed house gathered at Viva Fresh to get the latest insights from Dante Galeazzi, president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association, and Anne MacMillan, partner at Invariant Government Relations.
The Banana Association of North America warns that 10% reciprocal tariffs could raise banana costs exponentially at supermarkets.
Dante Galeazzi, president and CEO of the Texas International Produce Association, shares what consumers might see in the fresh produce department.
With tariff negotiations ongoing as the produce industry prepares to convene, the current trade war remains a cause for concern, says the Canadian Produce Marketing Association president.
International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns and USApple President and CEO Jim Bair highlight the importance of export markets to the fresh produce industry.
Produce businesses should look for indicators about future negotiations while preparing for sudden shifts in trade policy, says Dante Galeazzi, Texas International Produce Association president and CEO.
In a Wednesday morning press conference, ahead of Trump announcing his global tariff plan, Sheinbaum says Mexico will “announce a comprehensive program, not a tit for tat on tariffs,” but added, “we have a plan to strengthen the economy under any circumstance.”
Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada’s report on the impact of U.S. tariffs urges quick government action to support the trade-exposed sector.
In a letter to key officials, International Fresh Produce Association CEO Cathy Burns encouraged making exemptions for fruits and vegetables in agriculture tariffs.
With tariffs and trade in focus again, a recent AgWeb poll asked farmers if they support President Donald Trump’s use of tariffs as a negotiating strategy.
The majority of respondents in the March Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor agree the U.S. is currently in a trade war, but who wins? Ag economists say it’s not the U.S., Canada or Mexico but rather Brazil that could come out on top.
Since 2011, the value of U.S. organic imports has continued to grow, bolstered by high-value produce such as blueberries.
Tariff whiplash is consuming the commodity markets — and the possible impact is stirring up quite the debate. At present, President Trump says he’s sticking to his plan to impose additional tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China starting April 2.
Thanks to maturing orchards and expanded production, the country seeks to increase its market share by exporting more than 130 million pounds to the U.S. during its spring and summer season.
If tariffs are imposed on fresh products from Canada and Mexico, there could be long-term effects to consumption and access to fresh fruits and vegetables, says IFPA Vice President of U.S. Government Relations Rebeckah Freeman Adcock.
Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia cites domestic food security and harm to rural economies.
Executive Vice President Ken Christopher says that while tariffs and trade wars may not be in the best interest of the nation in the long run, there are industries that can benefit from them.
Mexico’s president said on Tuesday the country will respond to U.S. tariffs with a 25% tariff on U.S. goods, but she will hold off announcing the targeted products until Sunday.