All Tariffs articles – Page 3
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NewsNew tariff offensive prompts major concern for exporters in the EU, South Africa, Brazil and Mexico
US President Donald Trump has announced plans for new tariffs on imports from multiple countries including the EU, Mexico, Brazil and South Africa, creating significant uncertainty for fresh produce exporters worldwide
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NewsSouth African citrus industry under threat from US tariffs
South Africa’s agriculture minister has warned that the country’s citrus industry faces severe challenges from impending US tariffs, potentially undermining job creation and economic growth in rural communities
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NewsTrump tariffs will hit South African fruit exports hard
South African fresh produce exporters are bracing for a major blow as the US imposes 30 per cent tariffs from 1 August, potentially derailing established trade programs and threatening rural employment
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ArticleMexican mango producers look beyond the US amid tariff threats
On-off US tariff questions have created a wave of uncertainty for Mexico’s exporters, and this is undoubtedly true for the mango sector
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NewsUK used pallet market faces price uplift
The National Association of Pallet Distributors (NAPD) has issued a warning that rising raw material costs are placing significant pressure on the UK’s used pallet market, with timber prices continuing to climb
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NewsTense times in Cape citrus groves as US tariff pause counts down
South African citrus exporters are facing a critical week as the 90-day pause on new 30 per cent US tariffs expires on 9 July, potentially hitting the Cape citrus industry at the height of its export season.
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AnalysisThe future is bright for tropicals
Fruitnet Tropicals Congress hears how quality, consistency and better marketing are key to boosting sales
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NewsMalaysian government proposes 5 per tax on imported fruit
Sales and service tax aimed at bolstering demand for local produce set to begin on 1 July
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CommentIs the EU deal simply passing on the BTOM?
Comment: Will the new UK/EU deal signal the end of delays over border food classification, asks IPP’s regional managing director Andy Maddock
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NewsUS-South Africa chicken deal agreed – could fruit be next?
It has been another critical week for South African trade negotiations with US, with Donald Trump and Cyril Ramaphosa meeting at the G-7 summit in Canada
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NewsTariffs in the spotlight as Port of LA volumes slow
Uncertainty over trade tariffs is causing “hardship for consumers, businesses and labour”
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NewsEU deal ‘won’t begin until 2027’, says NFU president
In a wide-ranging interview on stage at Festival of Fresh, Tom Bradshaw covered trade deals, PO funding, energy costs and how food and farming policies will affect fresh produce
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FeaturesCould trade wars derail exciting fruit branding initiatives?
Successful cultivar branding initiatives rely on worldwide production of high-quality fruit that meets strict requirements
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FeaturesStannuco shows benefits of automation in aubergines
Belgian aubergine producer Stannuco’s automated greenhouse is the result of more than a decade of observation, experience and learning, according to owner Steven Van Nuffelen
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NewsFruit and veg avoid Brexit border chaos
Fresh Produce Consortium helps postpone border checks for EU imports in what CEO describes as “landmark win”
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FeaturesQuality key for Belgian curly endives
Dirk Declercq, chairman of the REO auction in Roeselare, West Flanders, believes specialist, high-end products like curly endives still have an important role to play at the auction
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NewsDiversification crucial for South African citrus
The country should expand its citrus markets to counter challenges such as the US trade tariff dispute
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NewsSouth African citrus industry optimistic following Washington talks
Details of trade talks in Washington DC between the US and South Africa and reaction thereto are slowly beginning to emerge
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NewsTrump threatens 50 per cent tariff on EU imports
President recommends drastic move and says US trade negotations with European Union are “going nowhere”
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FeaturesLocal focus for Belgian suppliers
Global instability is encouraging Belgian suppliers to stay close to home when it comes to strawberry and tomato exports, with the UK remaining a key destination despite the post-Brexit uncertainty