Sen. Maggie Hassan has asked Kroger, Walmart, Costco and others for information about how newly increased levies on imported steel and aluminum could would affect canned goods and frozen meals.
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Tariff News Tracker: Essential Updates for The Food Industry
Stay Ahead of US Tariff Changes Affecting Global Food Production
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.
What You'll Find Here
This page brings together critical tariff news from government announcements, industry publications, and trusted news sources. Our specialized filtering ensures you'll see:
- Latest US tariff developments affecting food production worldwide
- Country-specific responses and countermeasures to US tariffs
- Industry-specific impacts on food processing, agriculture, and equipment manufacturing
- Expert analysis on trade policy implications for international food producers
- Time-sensitive updates on changing regulations
- Resource links for deeper understanding of complex tariff issues
Additional Resource: HARMONIZED TARIFF SCHEDULE
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.
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The United States has secured new export opportunities for apples, citrus, and stone fruit in Thailand and Vietnam, potentially adding millions in annual trade for American growers. The post U.S.
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Well over half of poll respondents identified uncertainty in long-term planning as a main tariff challenge facing their company. The post Companies cite long-term planning, production costs as biggest tariff
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Agriculture Secretary Rollins confirmed the president is considering all options to ease farm labor shortages amid rising deportations. The post Trump plans executive order to ease farm labor shortage appeared
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The Consumer Brands Association also warned 20,000 U.S. food manufacturing jobs could be endangered if more costly products lead to a drop in sales. Read More
Rebeckah Adcock, IFPA vice president of government relations, moderated a conversation on trade during The Power of Advocacy Luncheon & Awards: Let’s Talk Trade! at The Washington Conference June 10.
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In an exclusive interview with Freshfruitportal.com, Paulo Pacheco, Brazil’s ambassador to Chile, discussed key topics in bilateral trade, the opportunities Brazil’s market offers Chilean products, and advancements in economic relations
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