Ryan Beckman
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2 weeks ago |
theproducenews.com | Ryan Beckman
Most of the tariffs President Trump unveiled last week are now on a 90-day pause. At the moment tariffs will be reduced to a 10 percent baseline rate. Products, including produce, covered under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement continue to be exempt from the tax.
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3 weeks ago |
theproducenews.com | Ryan Beckman
On Wednesday, April 2 President Trump declared that foreign trade and economic practices have created a national emergency. As a result, his administration's on-again, off-again tariffs are back on with a baseline 10 percent rate across the board — going higher for specific countries, nearly hitting 50 percent for some. According to the current plan, Canada and Mexico are unaffected with the previous fentanyl/migration order remaining in effect.
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1 month ago |
theproducenews.com | Ryan Beckman
The fallout from Kroger's failed merger with Albertsons continues as Kroger has now filed counterclaims against Albertsons. The proposed merger, first announced back in October of 2022, was blocked in December 2024. In addition to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, eight states challenged the $24.6 billion merger. Albertsons terminated its agreement with Kroger Dec. 11, the day after courts issued injunctions.
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1 month ago |
theproducenews.com | Ryan Beckman
By Ryan G. Beckman March 5, 2025 Bozzuto's hosted this year's The Big Expo March 4-5 in Uncasville, CT. For the fourth year the event was held at Mohegan Sun. Produce vendors from all over the country were on hand to display their latest products at the two-day event, which provides a venue for those in the industry to network, learn about the latest trends and take advantage of on-site show exclusive deals.
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2 months ago |
theproducenews.com | Ryan Beckman
The tariffs President Donald Trump planned to put in place on Mexican goods this week have been delayed for a month, though duties on products from Canada and China are expected to go into effect tomorrow. Trump spoke with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau earlier today and will resume the discussion this afternoon, though no delay has been announced.
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