Along with other industry trade associations, the FPAA has signed on to a letter to President Donald Trump, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The letter seeks to prevent and eliminate tariffs between the three countries, especially in fresh produce.
You can read the full letter ⬇️ Below is an excerpt from the letter:
“We fully understand and support each country’s right to respond to unfair trade practices. However, we urge your governments to consider the essential nature of fresh produce and the economic vulnerability of our sector. Applying tariffs to these perishable, high-turnover goods has immediate and often severe unintended consequences for growers, sellers, and consumers alike.
“For both the general public and businesses, tariffs directly translate to higher grocery prices and reduced availability and variety of fresh produce, making healthy eating more expensive and limiting consumer choice. Businesses along the supply chain, from growers to retailers, face significantly increased operational costs due to these tariffs, directly impacting their already thin profit margins (typically ranging from 4% to 10%).”
