Gonzalo Salinas

3 weeks ago | perishablenews.com | Michele Hurtado |David Magana |Gonzalo Salinas

US import tariffs could significantly raise retail prices for tropical fruits and some seasonal fruits, while impacting the competitiveness of the US tree nut industry. Trade liberalization, regional specialization, and year-round demand have transformed US agricultural trade over the past three decades. The US now faces increasing trade deficits in horticultural products and sugar, while maintaining surpluses in cereals, grains, oilseeds, and dairy.