Tag: tariffs

Subscribers of the Wall Street Journal over the weekend got to read about a familiar item with a fascinating history that would certainly feel the sting of tariffs: the avocado.

This week, the ProduceIQ Index continues its downward trend, falling -2.7 percent from the previous week. This decline persists despite mounting pest pressure in Western growing regions, unpredictable tariff policies, and persistently high Hass avocado prices.

Another week of tariff drama ends in another delay for USMCA partners. We also saw some unexpected drama in the retail world with a shocking departure from Kroger. 

Yesterday morning (March 6), U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said that Canadian and Mexican imports compliant with USMCA may not have a tariff until April, and President Trump confirmed that later in the day.

As of this morning, 25 percent tariffs remain in place for fresh produce coming from Canada and Mexico, the United States’ largest trading partners for our products.

The new administration's tariffs might be a concern for some companies, but as the United States' largest family-owned and operated garlic farm, Christopher Ranch stands ready to offer all-American garlic products to retailers nationwide.

After President Trump’s address to Congress last night, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told reporters the administration was considering reducing tariffs on some products from Canada and Mexico. 

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association alerted its members March 4 that it will continue to monitor the tariff situation between the U.S. and Canada.

President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico took effect this morning.

Record high volume of high-value import commodities, such as table grapes, are pushing the ProduceIQ Index lower than last year’s record high prices. However, overall, prices are still well above average for week #9 compared to the historical average.