China imposes 25% tariff on US berries and vegetables

China imposes 25% tariff on US berries and vegetables
On July 11, 2018, the US Government imposed tariffs on a further US$200 billion of goods imported from China, and solicited public opinions on the measures. On August 2, the […]
Mon 27/08/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

US citrus output set to fall by 21%

US citrus output set to fall by 21%
The decline in US citrus production shows no sign of abating. This campaign’s crop of 6.2 million tons is expected to be 21% lower than last season. The reduction in […]
Wed 02/05/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Could Australian producers benefit from China-US trade war?

Could Australian producers benefit from China-US trade war?
Experts are suggesting that the Australia may prove the main beneficiary of the US-China trade war, particularly when it comes to sales of apples and cherries, with China imposing a […]
Wed 02/05/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Lime prices in the US at twice normal levels

Lime prices in the US at twice normal levels
Lime prices in the US are double where they were at the same time last year. This has led to the world’s main producing countries, Mexico, Guatemala and Colombia preferring […]
Thu 26/04/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Argentine lemon exports to the US recommence

Argentine lemon exports to the US recommence
Argentina’s lemon exports to the United States have officially begun, with the first shipments expected to arrive in around 30 days. A spokesperson for the Argentine Northwest Citizens Association (ACNOA), […]
Wed 11/04/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

China imposes additional tariffs on imports of US fruit

China imposes additional tariffs on imports of US fruit
On April 2, 2018, China announced that it would be immediately applying additional tariffs on 128 US products in response to similar tariffs imposed by the US. Approximately US$2 billion […]
Wed 11/04/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

How significant are US fruit exports to China?

How significant are US fruit exports to China?
Amidst an escalating trade war between China and the US, a historic event went little noticed. While the US has been exporting its apples to China since the 1990s, 2015 […]
Tue 10/04/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

US vegetable output falls 6%

US vegetable output falls 6%
According to USDA data, in 2017, US vegetable and melon production was 6% below the 2016 level. The area harvested in 2017 was 2.48 million acres, a 4% reduction from […]
Thu 22/03/2018 by Richard Wilkinson

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Most read on social media

Popular news