Latest news on international tariff disputes
All the latest important developments on import tariffs and how they affect the fresh produce trade.
US imposes further tariffs on China
China’s countermeasures target US agricultural and food products
IFPA urges US congress to tackle agriculture issues
Association says that labour, regulatory and economic crises are threatening the future of US fresh produce
IFPA tackles big industry questions in Berlin
Executive Leadership Summit, held in conjunction with Fruit Logistica, saw key challenges and opportunities discussed
Trump temporarily halts tariff threat against Mexico and Canada
One-month delay comes after US administration receives assurances from Mexican leaders on border controls
Trump’s South Africa statements cause controversy
South Africa reacts to trade threats made by US president Donald Trump
Comment: Canada remains open for business
CPMA president Ron Lemaire says countries including Mexico could supply more produce to Canada if tariffs push up price of US imports
Tariffs ‘bad news’ for consumers, say produce business leaders
Prices and healthy diets under threat as escalating trade dispute casts shadow over North American market
Comment: Trade war could damage US agriculture
Kevin Moffitt, former CEO of Pear Bureau Northwest, tells Fruitnet exporters in the US will lose out as Canada and Mexico imposes retaliatory tariffs
Mexico and Canada order retaliatory measures against Trump’s tariffs
Canada rolls out 25 per cent tariffs against US products while Mexico set to push tariff and non-tariff measures
Trump hits Canada and Mexico with 25 per cent tariff from 1 February
Trump also imposes 10 per cent duty on China and promises ’substantial’ tariff action against EU, as North America’s fresh produce trade braces for impact
Trump withdraws tariff threat as Colombia backs down in row over repatriations
Bananas and avocados among the products in the firing line as US president ordered 25 per cent tariffs on Colombian imports
Korea removes tariffs on imported fruits
Government to continue tariff exemption for bananas, pineapples and other key products in first six months of 2025
South Africa seeks Trump tariff clarification
Concerns grow in South Africa as Donald Trump threatens tariff hikes on Brics countries
Chile pushes for lower tariffs on exports to India
Frutas de Chile seeking reduction in tariffs on apples, kiwifruit and other Chilean fruit
Tariff tactic runs risk of further inflation, says breeder
Plant Sciences’ Steve Nelson fears impact on winter imports from Mexico will mean a rise in prices for buyers in the US
Trump tariffs are disaster for produce trade, say business leaders
Planned duties on Mexican and Canadian imports risk higher prices for consumers and damage to supply chains
Trump threatens sweeping tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China from day one
President-elect pledges 25 per cent tariff on all goods from Mexico and Canada and additional 10 per cent on Chinese imports
Trump’s fondness for tariffs prompts talk of food price rises
With the election of Donald Trump as US president (again), economists have raised concerns about the consequences of introducing tariffs on imports, not least from Mexico
Brazil and South Korea discuss tariff cuts for grapes and strawberries
Senior officials have held bilateral talks in Seoul aimed at boosting agribusiness trade between the two countries
Korea extends tariff exemption for imported fruits
Government says ten imported fruits will remain tariff-free until the end of September as it continues fight to curb food price inflation
Korea extends tariff exemption for imported fruits
Government allows unlimited tariff-free imports of key products until 30 June in bid to stabilise fruit prices after domestic supply shortages
UK lifts tariff on California prune juice
UK import tariff on prune juice suspended after lobbying by UK trade and California Prune Board