The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Office of Trade invites trade professionals to participate in a free educational webinar: CAPE Enhancements and Questions About Your IEEPA Refunds 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 ⏰ Time: 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. Arizona Time) During this webinar, CBP will provide: An overview of recent CAPE enhancements for Type 09 [...]
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has announced the start of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process for the proposed modernization and expansion of the Nogales Dennis DeConcini Land Port of Entry. As part of this process, GSA is seeking public and stakeholder input on the project and its potential environmental impacts. The proposed project [...]
The United States, Mexico, and Canada have completed the first scheduled review of the USMCA but did not reach an agreement to renew the trade pact in its current form. The agreement remains in effect while negotiations continue. The Agricultural Coalition for USMCA emphasized the agreement’s importance to U.S. agriculture, noting that it provides critical [...]
FPAA recently welcomed Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva to its headquarters for a productive meeting with FPAA members and staff to discuss several key issues impacting the fresh produce industry. The discussion focused on important trade priorities, including tomato duties, the upcoming review of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA), border operations, and the vital role cross-border produce [...]
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is reminding the trade community that, in response to the “Strengthening Customs Enforcement” Executive Order, Importer of Record (IOR) numbers in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) that have not been used to file an entry for one year or more and have no outstanding post-entry transactions may be deactivated. [...]
The 2027 event will return to the JW Marriott Starr Pass in Tucson, AZ, for three packed days of networking, showcasing, and education on January 13-15, 2026. “Since its inception, SWIPE has continued to grow not just in attendance but also in what it provides to attendees,” says Lance Jungmeyer, FPAA President. “The FPAA members [...]
Allison Moore of the FPAA attended a reception with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) Board, ADOT staff and other community members. The ADOT board is the appointed group of members from across Arizona that prioritize ADOT projects in the 5 year construction plan. The reception happened on the eve of the monthly ADOT board [...]
FPAA members are advised that the Nogales Commercial Port of Entry will transition to its summer operating schedule beginning Monday, July 6, 2026, in coordination with operating hours announced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The updated commercial processing hours will be as follows: Monday–Friday Exports: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Imports: 8:00 a.m. – [...]
Discounted Passes Available for the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show October 14–16, 2026 | Orlando, Florida FPAA members planning to attend the IFPA Global Produce & Floral Show are encouraged to take advantage of special member pricing by purchasing their event passes through the FPAA. The attached registration form includes pass options, pricing, and additional event [...]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published several new web resources outlining its planned approach to streamline engagement with industry stakeholders during the development of food safety Best Practices documents for human foods. According to the FDA, the initiative is intended to improve collaboration and provide technical assistance during the development of industry-led [...]