United States Trade Representative

FPAA Statement on USTR Actions on Perishable Produce: USTR Action Unwarranted

September 2, 2020 Fresh Produce Association of the Americas

The United States Trade Representative released its plan which includes 201 investigations on blueberries and potentially on strawberries and bell peppers. The plan also outlines other actions that would impact U.S. companies distributing imported produce. The FPAA has issued the following statement. …

Statement by Commissioner Nikki Fried on US Trade Rep. Announcement on Mexico’s Trade Practices

September 2, 2020 Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

After today’s announcement from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) on the administration’s plan to address the threat posed by unfair trade practices and increased foreign imports, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried issued the following statement. …