With inflation already causing a broader pullback in spending, deciding whether to pass on higher costs to consumers has become “a really tough needle to thread,” one analyst said. 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.
With inflation already causing a broader pullback in spending, deciding whether to pass on higher costs to consumers has become “a really tough needle to thread,” one analyst said. Read More
The cost of effectively halting shipments of US pork and beef mounts with each passing day. Read More
A roundtable discussion was led by Congresswoman Lateefah Simon and and Port of Oakland Executive Director Kristi McKenney. The post Port of Oakland stakeholders discuss potential negative impacts of tariffs
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With the United States and China still unable to reach an agreement, the tariff war between the two countries is heating up. Read More
PepsiCo expects its business outside of North America to be a key driver of its revenue growth this year and for the longer term. The post PepsiCo’s overseas business props
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The Canadian Federation of Independent Business sent a letter to the federal government asking representatives to speak up against China’s retaliatory tariffs on agricultural products. The post China’s retaliatory tariffs
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The plaintiffs are asking the court to declare these tariffs illegal and to prevent government agencies from enforcing them. The post Twelve U.S. states have sued the Trump administration over
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The Dubai chocolate craze reached fever pitch this spring as the TikTok phenomenon from Fix Dessert Chocolatier, which combines pistachio with knafeh, has resulted in many copycats and a run
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US beef is being eliminated from Chinese restaurant menus in favor of Australian alternatives. Read More
Soybeans, dairy under pressure as talks evolve with other nations Read More