Commentary: Produce tariff hurts border
Cross-border trade in agriculture has been put at needless risk by an issue that could turn a win-win situation into a trade war threatening farmers on both sides of the border.
Produce section sticker shock: New study says duties on Mexican tomato imports mean big price hike for U.S. consumers
A new study assessing the impact of the potential imposition of duties on imported fresh tomatoes from Mexico paints a bleak picture for U.S. consumers, who would be faced with dramatic price increases ranging from 40-85%.
U.S. Agricultural Exports Put at Needless Risk by Small Group of Florida Tomato Growers, Trade Alliance President Charges
The president of the Border Trade Alliance says a move by a small group of Florida tomato growers to end a long-standing agreement governing the importation of Mexican tomatoes would harm consumers and threaten retaliation by Mexico that would damage U.S. agricultural exports.
Border Trade Alliance: New ITC report makes clear case for USMCA’s adoption
The Border Trade Alliance says a new analysis by the U.S. International Trade Commission on the likely economic impact of the USMCA provides compelling evidence for lawmakers to swiftly ratify the successor agreement to NAFTA.
Border Trade Alliance makes case for USMCA on Capitol Hill
Public-private coalition urging refocus on ratification of modernized trade pact
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CBP resource shift from ports will increase delays, harm trade flows
Continued threats to close border unhelpful, unproductive
WASHINGTON (March 29, 2019)—Border […]
U.S. Agricultural Exports Put at Needless Risk by Small Group of Florida Tomato Growers, Trade Alliance President Charges
WASHINGTON, MARCH 22, 2019 – The president of the Border […]
Large private-public sector coalition cites deep concerns over Department of Commerce decision to exit Tomato Suspension Agreement
Letter from businesses, associations, local and county governments: “Terminating the […]
Border Trade Alliance commends conference committee for passage of spending bill with important border provisions
The Border Trade Alliance is pleased with the spending bill produced by a conference committee and signed into law last Friday by President Trump. The bill, which ensures that the federal government will remain fully open for the remainder of the fiscal year, contains a number of provisions important to the cross-border trade community, including funds for additional Customs and Border Protection officers, non-intrusive inspection equipment, and environmental infrastructure improvements.
Border Trade Alliance opposes Department of Commerce withdrawal from Tomato Suspension Agreement
The Border Trade Alliance opposes the recent decision by the U.S. Department of Commerce to withdraw from the 2013 Tomato Suspension Agreement, a move that attempts to tilt trade policy in favor of parochial Florida farmer interests, but jeopardizes the health of the national agriculture industry.