ITC studies show heavy Mexican squash, cucumber imports hurting U.S. farmers

게시됨 2022년 1월 17일

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The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) reports have highlighted a significant surge in fresh cucumber and squash imports from Mexico, reaching unprecedented levels that have negatively impacted domestic production and job opportunities for U.S. farmers, particularly in Florida. The ITC finds that these imports have led to a decrease in domestic production by 567,000 metric tons and a loss in revenue close to $500 million over five years. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried has called for federal government action, emphasizing the need for trade relief to address the harmful effects of unfair practices and unchecked import growth by Mexico and other countries, which threaten U.S. farmers and the domestic food supply. These findings are in line with previous reports from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service, underscoring the urgent need for government intervention to protect U.S. producers from the adverse impacts of increased imports.

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The findings revealed in the recent reports from the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on the effect of cucumber and squash imports on U.S. farmers show that trade relief is urgently needed, according to the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association (FFVA). The reports paint a picture of surging volumes of fresh fruits and vegetables imported from Mexico that have impacted domestic production and U.S. jobs over the last several years. The ITC reports claim unfair practices have fueled the explosive growth of Mexican fruit and vegetable imports resulting in grave harm to U.S. producers, demonstrating a clear need for the federal government to provide timely and effective relief for impacted farmers in Florida and other seasonal crop states. The report finds, over a five-year period, skyrocketing imports of Mexican cucumbers and squash have reduced domestic output by a total of 567,000 metric tons (mt) and slashed domestic revenue by nearly $500 million. “The ITC reports ...

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