usmca

Canada tariffs resume after unsuccessful negotiations 

IFPA releases a statement after the 50-percent tariffs on Canadian imports are back on after a pause to negotiate last...

4 weeks ago 2 minute read

Trump delays tariffs on Canadian imports 

The 50-percent tariffs on Canadian imports that were set to become effective today have been delayed as U.S.-Canadian negotiations go...

1 month ago 1 minute read

CAC calls for new USMCA measures for Mexican avocados

The CA Avocado Commission renewed its call for a seasonal tariff-rate quota on Mexican fruit after the U.S. suspended activities...

1 month ago 3 minute read

IFPA: New tariffs include broad exemptions

USTR announced their final action on the Section 301 investigation into forced labor that went into effect on July 24.

2 months ago 3 minute read

Produce industry headlines: July 24, 2026

Read about Albertsons acquisition speculation, photos from IFPA Foodservice Conference, JOH acquires Wisconsin firm, and more.

2 months 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...

2 months ago 2 minute read

U.S. and Mexico to meet for USMCA review

On July 21, the U.S. will meet with Mexico in Mexico City for the third bilateral negotiating round related to...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Week in Review: Food price blame game 

Consumer dissatisfaction with high food prices has been a theme for a while. Consumers are conflicted on who can fix...

2 months ago 3 minute read

Produce Coalition for USMCA stresses importance of trade deal in letter to USTR

U.S. producers, shippers, distributors, marketers, agriculture exporters, and retailers write in support of the renewal of the USMCA.

2 months ago 5 minute read

Produce industry headlines: July 7, 2026

Links today include Kroger's divestiture plan after Giant Eagle deal, grocers evaluating AI investments, the dangers of EPR laws, and...

2 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: July 1, 2026

Read about a grocery sales decline for Prime Day, an MVP invests in Just Salad, USMCA's future, Church Brothers addresses...

3 months ago 2 minute read

The real cost of ignoring America’s specialty crop growers

The debate surrounding USMCA should not be framed as a choice between affordable produce and American agriculture. That is a...

3 months ago 6 minute read

IFPA stresses need for stable, rules-based trade ahead of USMCA Review

Among its core beliefs on trade, IFPA maintains that fair, open, and science-based trade policies are essential for the fresh...

3 months ago 3 minute read

ProduceIQ: Tracking U.S.-Iran truce and oil price relief

As the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off across North America, global markets are watching another high-stakes contest unfold.

3 months ago 4 minute read

CPMA presses for free and fair trade and food security

CPMA held its 2026 Fresh Future Conference, a refreshed spring advocacy event that builds on the success of previous Farm...

3 months ago 3 minute read

Produce companies launch Produce Coalition for USMCA

The Produce Coalition for USMCA plans to advocate for continued consumer access to affordable fresh produce and tariff-free trade.

3 months ago 3 minute read

Produce industry headlines: June 9, 2026

Today's links cover Wendy's collab, Vidalia onions in good supply, UNFI's Q3 results, c-store foodservice, Starbucks' turnaround, and more.

3 months ago 2 minute read

Produce industry headlines: June 8, 2026

Today's links cover rising everyday prices, Woodman's new CEO, berry seasons kicking off early, dynamic pricing regulation, and more.

3 months ago 2 minute read

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