Washington, D.C. (March 22, 2023) – The Sweetener Users Association (SUA) today released a new white paper describing how U.S. sugar policy encourages imports of sugar-containing products (SCPs) that would otherwise be produced in the United States, leading to the export of good American jobs and fewer sales for American sugar growers and processors. …
Washington, D.C. (March 14, 2023) – The Sweetener Users Association (SUA) today welcomed a decision by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to reallocate unused country-specific quota allocations under the tariff-rate quotas (TRQs) on imported raw cane sugar for fiscal year (FY) 2023. SUA had previously asked USTR and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a reallocation to help U.S. sugar-using companies meet demand during a time of historically tight sugar supplies. …
There’s no place like Florida. From our coastal estuaries to the Everglades and crystal-clear springs, Florida’s natural waters are a treasure. In fact, our backcountry creeks, streams, bays and ocean are the gifts that keep on giving. Without them, Florida would not lead the country in number of fishing days, dollars spent on fishing nor the number of registered boats. …