🔵 Executive Summary Following the recent US Supreme Court ruling reversing previously imposed emergency tariffs, 72.5% of Guatemala’s exports to the United States will continue entering duty-free, according to a […]
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China Sesame Imports Hit Record 1.46 MMT in 2025 as Global Prices Fall 15%
Record Import Year for China China’s sesame seed imports reached a record 1.46 million metric tons (MMT) in 2025, up 23% year-over-year, driven by strong African supply and softer global […]
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Greek Kiwifruit Season Nears Close; Remaining Stocks Shift Fully to European Market
🔵 Executive Summary The 2025/26 Greek kiwifruit season is drawing to a close with industry participants reporting a satisfactory performance. Stocks at A.S. Episkopis — a cooperative focused on the […]
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Thailand Tightens Food Import Controls in 2026 as Labeling, Registration, and E-Commerce Rules Expand
Thailand Expands Regulatory Oversight of Food Imports Thailand continues to strengthen food import oversight in 2026, with expanded labeling requirements, tighter FDA registration processes, and increased scrutiny of e-commerce food […]
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US–Indonesia Trade Deal Opens Tariff-Free Channel for Corn, Sorghum and Ethanol
🔵 Executive Summary The United States and Indonesia have finalized a Reciprocal Trade Agreement granting tariff-free access for US corn, sorghum, barley, grain co-products, and ethanol into the Indonesian market. […]
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Bulgaria Tree Nut Market Expands as U.S. Maintains Leadership and Global Pistachio Output Rebounds
Bulgarian Tree Nut Market Hits Record Growth Bulgaria’s tree nut market expanded rapidly in MY 2024/25, driven by stronger retail demand, tourism growth, and improved consumer incomes Total almond and […]
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Produce Industry Grapples with Uncertainty After US Supreme Court Tariff Ruling
🔵 Executive Summary The US Supreme Court’s ruling that former President Donald Trump’s tariff policies under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were unconstitutional has created fresh uncertainty across […]
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EU Updates Pesticide MRLs for Dimoxystrobin, Ethephon and Propamocarb
🔵 Executive Summary The European Commission has revised maximum residue levels (MRLs) for several pesticides under Regulation (EU) 2026/215, amending Regulation (EC) No 396/2005. The changes — published on January […]
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South African Agriculture Sees Relief in Possible 15% U.S. Tariff Adjustment
🔵 Executive Summary South Africa’s agricultural sector has cautiously welcomed indications that the United States may reduce its global tariff rate to 15%, following the US Supreme Court ruling that […]
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US Court Ruling Weakens Tariff Leverage on China Ahead of Leaders’ Talks
🔵 Executive Summary A recent US Supreme Court ruling invalidating the use of emergency tariff powers has significantly weakened Washington’s negotiating leverage over China ahead of a planned leaders’ meeting […]
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