U.S. Trade representative asks to investigate imported strawberries and bell peppers

Published Nov 9, 2020

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U.S. Trade Representative, Robert Lighthizer, has called for an investigation into the imports of strawberries and bell peppers, which could potentially lead to tariffs. This request comes after a similar investigation into imported blueberries. The move could potentially disrupt the recently implemented USMCA trade deal and could serve as a precedent for Mexico and Canada to impose similar measures in other trade areas.

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A top U.S. trade official is calling for an investigation of imported peppers and strawberries. In an Election Day letter to the chair of the U.S. International Trade Commission, U.S. Trade Rep. Robert Lighthizer asked the body to “monitor and investigate imports of strawberries and bell peppers.” Such an investigation could ultimately lead to tariffs. A similar investigation into imported blueberries was requested earlier this year. “If the U.S. takes action on this, it encourages trading partners — Mexico and Canada — to consider similar options for other trade areas,” said Lance Jungmeyer, president of the Nogales-based Fresh Produce Association of the Americas. Such trade tensions could undermine the recently implemented USMCA trade deal, he added. “Our ...

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