ITC: Increased blueberry imports not harming U.S. industry

게시됨 2021년 2월 12일

Tridge 요약

The U.S. International Trade Commission has dismissed claims that imported blueberries are causing serious injury to the U.S. domestic blueberry industry. The decision, which was unanimous, means that no remedy will be recommended to President Biden. The commission is now set to conclude its investigations into the import of bell peppers, strawberries, cucumbers, and squash. The decision has been welcomed by the produce industry and the Canadian government, but not all stakeholders share the same view, with Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried arguing that the surge in Mexican blueberry imports has negatively impacted Florida's market share.

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원본 콘텐츠

The U.S. International Trade Commission determined that fresh, chilled or frozen blueberries are not being imported into the United States in such increased quantities as to be a substantial cause of serious injury, or the threat of serious injury, to the domestic industry producing an article like or directly competitive with the imported article. The determination was made in the context of an investigation initiated Sept. 29, 2020 at the request of the U.S. Trade Representative. The commission’s determination resulted from a 5-0 vote. As a result, the investigation will end and the commission will not recommend a remedy to President Biden. “We are extremely pleased with the results of today’s USITC vote and the determination that there is no serious injury being caused by blueberry imports into the United States,” said CPMA President Ron Lemaire. “CPMA applauds the hard work of the Government of Canada and the Canadian blueberry industry in achieving this result.” The USITC is ...

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