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%.
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 WASHINGTON (April 9, 2019)—Amid growing delays at ports of entry as Customs and Border Protection personnel are redeployed away from the ports to assist Border [...]
CBP resource shift from ports will increase delays, harm trade flows
Continued threats to close border unhelpful, unproductive WASHINGTON (March 29, 2019)—Border Trade Alliance President Ms. Britton Clarke released the following statement regarding the announcement by Customs and Border Protection that the agency would begin shifting [...]
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 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 [...]
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 agreement risks retaliation to our domestic agriculture industry and creates economic uncertainty throughout the supply chain.” WASHINGTON (March 6, 2019) – A coalition of nearly [...]