EU Proposes Zero-Tolerance Pesticide Rule on Imports – Major Impact on Soybeans, Corn and Tree Nut Trade CMB News | EU Trade & Commodities | February 2026 The European Union […]
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Ukraine Among Hardest Hit by New US Tariff Adjustments, Says EBRD
🔵 Executive Summary Ukraine has emerged as one of the countries most affected by the latest round of US import tariff adjustments, according to a February 26 report by the […]
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Argentina Maintains 48 MMT Soybean Forecast as Rains Stabilize Crop; Sunflower Hits 5.8 MMT Record
Soybean Production Stabilizes at 48 MMT Argentina’s MY2025/26 soybean production forecast remains unchanged at 48 million metric tons (MMT) on 16.5 million hectares planted, following significant February rainfall that stabilized […]
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72.5% of Guatemalan Exports to US Remain Tariff-Free After Supreme Court Ruling
🔵 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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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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