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The next steps for the MAHA Commission 

When the Trump administration released its MAHA Commission report, there were several positive aspects for the fresh produce industry.

2 weeks ago 4 minute read

White House releases Make America Healthy Again Commission Report

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins joined President Donald J. Trump in releasing the MAHA Commission Report at the White...

3 weeks ago 3 minute read

Industry leaders assess first 100 days of Trump administration 

An expert panel gave its assessment of Trump’s first 100 days during the International Fresh Produce Association Retail Conference May...

1 month ago 3 minute read

Banana industry works for tariff exemption 

Tom Stenzel, executive director of BANA, said he and BANA members are working with government leaders to gain an exemption...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Trump announces 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs

President Donald Trump announced in a 90-day pause on newly implemented country-specific reciprocal tariffs—except those applied to China.

2 months ago 1 minute read

HHS and USDA outline vision for healthier America

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and USDA Secretary Brooke L. Rollins collaborated on their first Make America Healthy Again...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Mexican, Canadian produce exempted from new tariffs 

As promised, President Trump imposed various levels of tariffs on U.S. trading partners, calling it a national emergency.

2 months ago 3 minute read

President Trump to announce tariff details

President Trump plans to hold a press conference today, April 2, at 4 pm Eastern, on his tariff plans. The...

2 months ago 1 minute read

IFPA requests fresh produce tariff exemptions

In a letter to Trump administration officials, the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 warned that proposed tariffs would...

3 months ago 1 minute read

Industry anxiously awaits tariff resolution

Rebeckah Adcock, IFPA VP, said IFPA has been working with government leaders and remains optimistic about a positive resolution before...

3 months ago 3 minute read

Trump administration hints at tariff relief 

After President Trump’s address to Congress last night, U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick told reporters the administration was considering reducing...

3 months ago 1 minute read

CPMA offers resources for tariff dispute

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association BB #:153602 alerted its members March 4 that it will continue to monitor the tariff...

3 months ago 1 minute read

Tariffs go into effect on Mexico, Canada 

President Donald Trump’s 25 percent tariffs on products from Canada and Mexico took effect this morning.  In response, Canadian Prime...

3 months ago 2 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – February 28, 2025 

The Trump tariffs on Mexico and Canada are scheduled to be back on for now, but that could change any...

3 months ago 3 minute read

President says Canada, Mexico tariffs to begin March 4 

President Donald Trump today reaffirmed his plan to place 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico starting March 4.  In...

4 months ago 2 minute read

FDA deputy commissioner for human foods resigns 

Jim Jones, deputy commissioner for human foods at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), resigned yesterday.  In a letter...

4 months ago 2 minute read

IFPA congratulates U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of Health and Human Services confirmations

Feb. 13, 2025 Washington, DC – The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) BB #:378962 congratulates Brooke Rollins on her confirmation...

4 months ago 4 minute read

Bringing some clarity on the Trump tariffs for agriculture 

The 25 percent tariffs on products from Mexico and Canada have been paused until early March, but that still leaves...

4 months ago 3 minute read

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