Reallocation of TRQ Paper & Next Steps
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Food Business News: U.S.T.R. reallocates sugar imports to boost supply
WASHINGTON — The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on June 24 announced the reallocation of 100,071 tonnes, raw value, of the World Trade Organization tariff rate quota for imported raw sugar for the current fiscal year. “Based on consultation with quota holders, U.S.T.R. has determined to reallocate 100,071 tonnes, raw value, of the original…
Sugar Amendments for Agriculture Appropriations Bill
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USTR – Reallocation of 2019 TRQ (Raw Cane Sugar)
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SUA Welcomes Sugar Quota Reallocation by USTR; Calls on USDA to Act
USDA Action Needed to Ensure an Adequate Sugar Supply for U.S. Food and Beverage Manufacturers Washington, D.C. (June 24, 2019) – The Sweetener Users Association (SUA) today issued the following statement in response to the news that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has reallocated the U.S. raw sugar tariff-rate quota (TRQ) for…
With USMCA Ratified by Mexico, It’s Time for Congress to Act
Swift U.S. Congressional Approval Will Benefit American Consumers and Manufacturers Washington, D.C. (June 19, 2019) – The Sweetener Users Association (SUA) today issued the following statement on the news that Mexico ratified the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): Over 950 U.S. food and agriculture groups/businesses, including SUA, have urged Congress to quickly ratify the USMCA and mitigate the…
SUA Joins Over 950 Food & Ag Groups/Companies Urging Swift USMCA Ratification
On June 11, 2019, SUA joined a group of 965 national, state and local agricultural associations and companies in a letter urging Congress to quickly ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The full letter is available below.
Food Policy Update — June 14, 2019
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Board Meeting / Conference Call Info June 2019
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Tariffs on Mexico Averted for Now
Today, President Trump said the threat of U.S. tariffs on Mexican goods will be “reinstated” if Mexico’s Congress doesn’t approve an immigration deal between the United States and Mexico. Mexico is a significant buyer of U.S. agricultural products as set forth in the following ranking of Mexico as a trading partner. Available here: