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Fresh Produce Association of the Americas Statement on Administration Decision Not to Impose Tariffs on Mexican Imports
Fresh Produce Association of the Americas Statement on Administration Decision Not to Impose Tariffs on Mexican Imports Nogales. Ariz., June 8, 2019 – Lance Jungmeyer, President of the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas, today stated, “While we are pleased that the threat of tariffs on Mexican produce have abated, we are extremely disappointed by the business [...]
A New Tariff on Mexican Goods Will Impose A $3 Billion Food Tax on American Consumers, According to U.S. Produce Importers and Distributors
May 31, 2019 - Nogales, Arizona – Americans will be paying an extra $3 billion for avocados, tomatoes, mangos and other fruits and vegetables if 25% tariffs on Mexican imports into the U.S. take effect in October, according to the Fresh Produce Association of the Americas. “This is a tax on healthy diets, plain and simple,” said FPAA President [...]
FPAA Disappointed that Commerce has Ended the Tomato Suspension Agreement
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is disappointed the Department of Commerce has terminated the Tomato Suspension Agreement. The agreement has been an important tool in protecting over 33,000 American jobs and creating stability in the marketplace. Many entities appealed for the signature of a new or revised Tomato Suspension Agreement. To that end, [...]
FPAA Disappointed that Commerce Has Ended the Tomato Suspension Agreement
The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is disappointed the Department of Commerce has terminated the Tomato Suspension Agreement. The agreement has been an important tool in protecting over 33,000 American jobs and creating stability in the marketplace. Many entities appealed for the signature of a new or revised Tomato Suspension Agreement. To that end, [...]
Tomato Prices Could Shoot Up to 40% to 85% If U.S, Puts Duties on Mexican Tomatoes
For Immediate Release TOMATO PRICES COULD SHOOT UP 40 TO 85% IF U.S. PUTS DUTIES ON MEXICAN TOMATOES, ACCORDING TO ECONOMIC ANALYSIS Arizona State University economic analysis finds American consumers will pay dearly if U.S. withdraws from Tomato Suspension Agreement with Mexico Nogales, Ariz., April 23, 2019 – American consumers could soon be paying 40 to [...]
Diversion of Port Staffing, Threats of Border Closures Harmful for U.S. Businesses, Security, and Economic Health
Diversion of Port Staffing, Threats of Border Closures Harmful for U.S. Businesses, Security, and Economic Health Nogales, AZ— The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas (FPAA) is concerned about recent announcements to shift Customs and Border Protection officers from ports of entry in order to assist Border Patrol with the care, processing, and custody of migrants [...]
American Employers Harmed by Decision to Limit Mexican Tomatoes
American Employers Harmed by Decision to Limit Mexican Tomatoes Nogales, AZ — (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) – Up to 33,000 American jobs are threatened by a Department of Commerce decision that would have the double impact of increasing tomato prices for American consumers. Tomato supplies stand to drop, with corresponding price increases for American consumers, as a [...]
Produce Industry Applauds Governor Ducey’s Commitment to Arizona Jobs Strategic Port Infrastructure Investment May Yield 200 More Jobs for Arizona
NOGALES, Ariz. (JAN. 18, 2019, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) - An Arizona state investment in a cold inspection facility in Nogales is set to broaden fresh fruit and vegetable availability, helping boost employment and economic development. Governor Doug Ducey’s proposed budget includes $700,000 toward the construction of a cold inspection facility at Mariposa Port of Entry. Along [...]
Former U.S. Rep Ed Pastor Made a Big Difference in Santa Cruz County
Nogales, AZ- The Fresh Produce Association of the Americas is saddened to learn about the death of Former U.S. Representative Ed Pastor. From 1991-2002 Ed Pastor was the elected representative for the district covering Nogales. As Arizona’s first Latino Congressman, Ed Pastor worked hard to advocate for the produce industry, as well as securing funds for [...]