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Produce industry headlines: September 16, 2026

Links today include farmers turning on Trump, Price Chopper/Market 32's low price program, Harps' leadership succession, and more.

1 month ago 2 minute read

Trump imposes new 50% tariffs on Canada 

On July 20, President Trump imposed three new 50-percent tariffs on a range of Canadian products in response to discriminatory...

3 months ago 2 minute read

President suspends duties on some fertilizers to lower costs

The temporary suspension will increase phosphate fertilizer availability and help lower one of agriculture’s largest production expenses.

4 months ago 3 minute read

Trump places 15% global tariff, but USMCA remains exempt 

The administration said it is leaving in place an exemption for most goods shipped under the USMCA agreement, including many ag products.

8 months ago 2 minute read

Trump administration announces bridge payments for American farmers

President Trump announced the Department of Agriculture will make $12 billion available for one-time bridge payments to farmers.

10 months ago 18 minute read

IFPA releases statement on easing of Brazil tariffs

IFPA issued a statement after President Trump eliminated tariffs on a range of Brazilian agricultural imports, including tropical fruits.

11 months ago 3 minute read

U.S. to cut tariffs on bananas and other items from four countries 

The Trump administration announced trade deals with four Latin American countries, which would lower tariffs on items such as bananas. 

11 months ago 1 minute read

IFPA calls for produce-first national health strategy after MAHA Commission report release

IFPA issued a statement in response to the second report released today by the White House’s Make America Healthy Again...

1 year ago 3 minute read

MAHA Commission releases report focusing on children’s health

The Make America Healthy Again Commission releases the Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy with 120 initiatives.

1 year ago 5 minute read

New tariffs go into effect this week

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order on July 31 expanding tariff measures against certain trading partners.

1 year ago 3 minute read

Trump administration celebrates tomato tariff ‘game changer’ for American farmers

The Trump Administration’s tariffs on fresh Mexican tomato imports are already boosting American farmers, growers, and business owners.

1 year ago 2 minute read

Department of Commerce terminates tomato suspension agreement

The U.S. Department of Commerce terminated the 2019 Agreement Suspending the Antidumping Duty Investigation on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico.

1 year ago 3 minute read

U.S. business groups urge pause to withdrawal from tomato suspension agreement 

U.S. business groups joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in urging a pause to the plan to withdraw from the...

1 year ago 5 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review July 11, 2025  

A look at what's in it for produce in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and USDA’s National Farm Security...

1 year ago 3 minute read

IFPA highlights produce impact of spending bill

IFPA members should take note of the following provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act affecting our industry.

1 year ago 4 minute read

Trump Administration restricts foreign ownership of agriculture land

This plan elevates American agriculture as a key element of our nation’s national security, addressing urgent threats from foreign adversaries

1 year ago 10 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review June 20, 2025  

President Trump's policies cause uncertainty, which is bad for business, but he delivered a new trade deal that should benefit...

1 year ago 4 minute read

Ag industry adjusts to uncertainty around immigration enforcement

The Trump administration has shifted its position on immigration enforcement efforts, fueling uncertainty for employers and workers.

1 year ago 3 minute read
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