From Faraway Fields To U.S. Forks

Morocco – Apricot, Artichoke, Asparagus, Banana, Bean, Dasheen, Grape, Grapefruit, Melon, Nectarine, Orange, Pea, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Plum, Strawberry, Tangerine, Tomato, Yam

IMPORTING MILESTONES
The United States is party to 20 free trade agreements, with a several more in the works. Here is a list of these historic deals by the year they entered into force:
1985 – Israel
1994 – Canada, Mexico (North American Free Trade Agreement)
2004 – Chile, Singapore
2005 – Australia
2006 – Morocco, Bahrain, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua
2007 – Dominican Republic
2009 – Costa Rica, Oman, Peru
2010 – Jordan
2011 – Panama
2012 – Korea, Colombia

Source: Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

Netherlands – Asparagus, Bean, Belgian Endive, Blackberry, Brussels Sprouts, Carrot, Eggplant, Grape, Lettuce, Nectarine, Peach, Pepper, Radish, Raspberry, Rhubarb, Spinach, Strawberry, Tomato, Yam

New Zealand – Apple, Apricot, Artichoke, Asparagus, Avocado, Blueberry, Carrot, Celery, Cherimoya, Cherry, Citrus, Eggplant, Grape, Kiwi, Lettuce, Loquat, Melon, Nectarine, Passion Fruit, Peach, Pear, Pepper, Persimmon, Potato, Raspberry, Rutabaga, Strawberry, Tomato, Turnip, Watermelon, Yam

Peru – Artichoke, Arugula, Asparagus, Avocado, Banana, Blueberry, Cantaloupe, Carrot, Cassava, Celery, Corn, Durian, Grape, Grapefruit, Honeydew, Lettuce, Lime, Mango, Okra, Pineapple, Radicchio, Snow Pea, Strawberry, Tangerine, Watermelon, Yam

Portugal – Beet, Corn, Cucumber, Dasheen, Grape, Lime, Melon, Pea, Pineapple, Strawberry, Swiss Chard, Tomato, Yam

South Africa – Apple, Apricot, Artichoke, Asparagus, Blueberry, Cherry, Grape, Grapefruit, Lemon, Lychee, Nectarine, Orange, Peach, Persimmon, Pineapple, Plum, Plumcot, Tangelo, Tangerine

Spain – Apple, Apricot, Artichoke, Asparagus, Avocado, Banana, Eggplant, Grape, Grapefruit, Kiwi, Lemon, Lettuce, Loquat, Melon, Onion, Orange, Pepper, Persimmon, Pineapple, Strawberry, Tangerine, Tomato, Watermelon, Yam

Thailand – Asparagus, Carrot, Celery, Dasheen, Dragon Fruit, Durian, Lettuce, Lychee, Longan, Mango, Pineapple, Radish, Rambutan, Yam

Turkey – Corn, Grape, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Pineapple, Strawberry, Yam

United Kingdom – Artichoke, Blackberry, Blueberry, Carrot, Cucumber, Grape, Melon, Nectarine, Pea, Peach, Raspberry, Rhubarb, Strawberry, Tomato, Yam

Uruguay – Apple, Artichoke, Asparagus, Banana, Blueberry, Corn, Durian, Grape, Lemon, Nectarine, Orange, Peach, Pear, Pineapple, Plum, Strawberry, Tangerine, Yam

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