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Understanding Mexico’s blackberry dominance

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As the blackberry import season finishes and domestic volume – mostly from California – fills the summer pipeline, it’s important to note where the berries come from the rest of the year.

Mexican Senator responds to Florida Tomato charges

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In reply to the article published at the Blue Book Services on June 19th, I must …

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Florida Study echoes Georgia concerns about lack of protections under USMCA

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An Economic Impact Analysis from the University of Florida warns of significant losses for the Florida fresh produce industry if the current trajectory of Mexican imports continues.

Mexico tariffs off for now

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The good news is that no tariffs will apply to Mexican produce coming into the U.S. The bad news is that fresh produce, and agriculture in general, will continue to be a pawn in trade negotiations.

Most importers unprepared for Mexican tariff

- General News
Produce importers may not be prepared to pay the tariffs if President Trump follows through on his plan to implement a 5 percent tariff on all Mexican imports Monday, June 10.

Trump continues to push for Mexico tariff

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As the days tick down to the tariff President Trump promised he’d impose on all Mexican imports, including fresh produce, political sides are being chosen.

Trump tariff threat to Mexico is just a negotiation

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The FPAA is justified in sending its warning, but I don’t believe Trump’s threat will lead to a tariff in two weeks.

Florida: A new tomato suspension agreement must have strong enforcement provisions

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PRESS RELEASE On May 10, the Commerce Department presented the U.S. tomato industry and the Mexican …

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Retailers and industry leaders join former astronaut to speak at PMA Fresh Connections: Mexico

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Walmart Mexico, H-E-B Mexico and Super del Norte will share consumer trends and retail development in Mexico.

The suspense is over, and so is the tomato suspension agreement

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The U.S. Department of Commerce terminated the 2013 suspension agreement on Mexican tomatoes May 7, meaning all fresh tomatoes from Mexico will now have a 17.5 percent duty.