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Trade

Apples

India trade spat decimates US apple trade

The U.S. lifted its tariffs on steel and aluminum from the European Union and negotiations are underway to do the same for Japan. Now the Biden administration needs to lift the Trump-era tariffs on steel and aluminum from India, says the U.S. Apple Association.
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commerce dept

Court to weigh farm entreaty on fertilizer tariffs

The U.S. Court of International Trade has agreed to take into consideration arguments by five major U.S. farm groups against a decision this year by the U.S. International Trade Commission to allow tariffs to be placed on phosphate fertilizer imports from Morocco and Russia.
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Joe Biden

Biden assembles anti-China team

President Joe Biden’s effort to amass partners for challenging China is taking shape, and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai is working to rekindle ties with historical allies such as Japan, the European Union and the United Kingdom while forging new bonds with countries such as India and Vietnam.
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Pork processing

India vows to allow imports of US pork

India has blocked the imports of U.S. pork for years, demanding conditions for the trade that the U.S. has not been willing to accept, but the country is now promising to end the regulatory delays, according to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
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AgriTalks Brazil/USA promo

Agri-Pulse & Apex-Brasil to host AgriTalks, free webinar on green tech in agribusiness for a sustainable future

Agri-Pulse Communications, Inc. and Apex-Brasil are hosting a December 1 webinar titled "AgriTalks Brazil/USA – Green technologies in agribusiness for a sustainable future." This complimentary 90-minute program will enable a closer look at how Brazilian agriculture leaders are trying to position themselves for the future. Agri-Pulse Senior Trade Editor Bill Tomson will serve as moderator for the event.
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