Before the expansive levies were announced, spending power was already weakened by high prices and rising debt, among other forces, analysts say. Read More
As your industry association, we understand that navigating international trade complexities isn't your core business — producing quality food products and equipment is. Yet tariff changes can significantly affect your operations, costs, and competitive position overnight. We've created this resource to help you stay informed about US tariff developments. Our Tariff News Tracker will provide you with timely, relevant updates on trade policies and tariffs that directly impact our industry.
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The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS) sets out the tariff rates and statistical categories for all merchandise imported into the United States. The HTS is based on the international Harmonized System, which is the global system of nomenclature applied to most world trade in goods.
Before the expansive levies were announced, spending power was already weakened by high prices and rising debt, among other forces, analysts say. Read More
Majors such as Mondelēz and Danone remain positive, while US tariffs create uncertainty throughout the whole of European food and beverage.Read More
USMEF previously stated what the moves will mean for beef and pork exports. Read More
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<p>By Andy Harig, Vice President, Tax, Trade, Sustainability and Policy Development, FMI </p><img src="https://www.fmi.org/images/default-source/blog-images/port_oakland.tmb-large-350-.jpg?Culture=en&sfvrsn=8b3cbd1e_1" style="margin-bottom:10px;float:right;margin-left:10px;" alt="Port_Oakland" class="-align-right" sf-size="100" /><p>In 1999, I was working as a trade researcher at a Washington, DC
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