SUA Welcomes USTR Reallocation of Unused Raw Sugar TRQs

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. food and beverage manufacturers meet demand during a time of historically tight sugar supplies.

SUA Encourages USTR and USDA to Alleviate Historically Tight U.S. Sugar Supplies

The Sweetener Users Association (SUA) has asked the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to immediately reallocate the raw sugar tariff-rate quota (TRQ) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to significantly increase the TRQ for refined sugar in order to help U.S. food and beverage manufacturers meet demand during a time of historically tight sugar supplies. …

SUA Letter to Acting Under Secretary Hafemeister & Deputy Under Secretary Greene – Sugar Supplies Issue (4-20-21)

The Sweetener Users Association (SUA) wishes to reiterate our strong recommendation that the U.S. Department of Agriculture act expeditiously to increase supplies of sugar available in the domestic market through an increase in the Export Limit for Mexico, an increase in the raw sugar tariff-rate quota (TRQ), or a combination; and by working with the…

SUA Sugar Supplies Letter to USTR (3-12-21)

The Sweetener Users Association (SUA) appreciates the role that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative plays in administering U.S. sugar policies, in particular the allocation of the tariff-rate quotas (TRQs). You are no doubt aware that operating U.S. sugar policy requires balance and judgment. To a greater extent than for most other commodities, sugar…

SUA Sugar Supplies Letter to USDA (3-12-21)

The Sweetener Users Association (SUA) congratulates you on being confirmed again as Secretary of Agriculture. SUA supported your nomination and looks forward to working with you and your team. From your prior service, you are no doubt aware that operating U.S. sugar policy requires balance and judgment. To a greater extent than for most other…