usmca

As USMCA begins, Secretary Perdue calls it a huge win for U.S. agriculture

Washington, D.C., July 1, 2020 – Today, The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters into force, replacing the decades-old NAFTA. USMCA...

6 years ago 5 minute read

UPDATED: Canada closes border; essential commercial traffic excluded

UPDATE, MARCH 18: Canadian officials have revised the ban to exclude all “non-essential” traffic. Fresh produce and other commercial trade...

7 years ago 2 minute read

Details on Trump’s signing of USMCA

President Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement today in a White House ceremony. Trump had been critical of NAFTA...

7 years ago 6 minute read

The importance of USMCA to the produce industry

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement that sits on President Trumps desk ready to be signed means more than just free trade...

7 years ago 2 minute read

Senate easily passes USMCA

The United States Senate passed the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement today by a vote of 89-10. The free trade agreement...

7 years ago 2 minute read

2020 Insights: International trade

Protectionism and trade conflicts are impacting the produce industry in several ways; with the landscape constantly changing, predicting the future...

7 years ago 4 minute read

USMCA timeline speeds up in Senate

UPDATED The Senate could pass the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement as soon as this week. Trump Administration trade advisor Peter Navarro said...

7 years ago 1 minute read

The Produce Reporter Week in Review – December 20, 2019

Pamela and Greg are in a festive mood because the U.S. House of Representatives has given agriculture an early Christmas...

7 years ago 1 minute read

House passes USMCA by wide margin

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement passed in the House of Representatives December 19 with an overwhelming 385-41 vote. The Senate now...

7 years ago 4 minute read

Mexico objects to USMCA labor provision

The United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement hit a snag over the weekend as a top Mexican official said the nation doesn’t...

7 years ago 2 minute read

Florida feels free trade is not always fair

Securing fair, equitable trade terms that benefit all remains a high-stakes endeavor for Florida producers. The highly politicized battle around...

7 years ago 2 minute read

UPDATED: USMCA this|close to passage

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement is closer to passage than it’s ever been. Some media reports say an agreement was reached...

7 years ago 2 minute read

Perdue says Trump is a farmer’s best friend

WASHINGTON, DC – Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue reminded the fresh produce industry, he and his boss represent farmers. Perdue gave...

7 years ago 2 minute read

USApple’s Bair urges USMCA passage

PRESS RELEASE: Washington, D.C. (Sept. 13, 2019)—USApple BB #:145473  President & CEO Jim Bair  spoke at a press conference in...

7 years ago 2 minute read

FFVA promotes Fair Trade For Farmers Day

PRESS RELEASE Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association BB #:153753 has been fighting hard for trade relief measures that will stop...

7 years ago 1 minute read

Fresh Produce Association of the Americas Expresses Alarm About Potential Monopoly of U.S. Tomato Market

Nogales, Arizona (June 26, 2019) – The Tomato Suspension Agreement should be continued but the agreement should maintain equal market...

7 years ago 7 minute read

FPAA supports bipartisan Congressional coalition’s opposition to seasonal trade provision

NEWS RELEASE Nogales, AZ- A bipartisan group of 23 Senators and House Members sent a strong message to the U.S....

7 years ago 5 minute read

Florida Study echoes Georgia concerns about lack of protections under USMCA

An Economic Impact Analysis from the University of Florida warns of significant losses for the Florida fresh produce industry if...

7 years ago 2 minute read

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