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Fresh fruit and vegetable imports continue to become more prominent in the American food supply, according to figures from USDA’s Economic Research Service (ERS), while U.S. fruit and vegetable exports have remained stagnant over the past decade.

“This politically motivated action directly undermines the new U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement, positioning the U.S. as an unreliable trading partner despite any trade agreements they negotiate," FPAA said about the investigation plan.

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Commerce today released a report outlining the Trump Administration’s plan to address the threat posed by increased foreign imports to American producers of seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables.

Without providing evidence to back up their claims, Southeast produce growers insisted the U.S. invoke rarely-used Section 301 National Security protections against Mexican imported produce.

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue says USMCA is a better deal for America’s farmers, consumers and workers that will set them up for success for decades to come.

The Canadian border is now closed to “all foreign nationals” except Americans. All travelers, including Canadian citizens, who exhibit symptoms also will be denied access to Canada.

The U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement that sits on President Trumps desk ready to be signed means more than just free trade to produce companies.

The United States Senate passed the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement today by a vote of 89-10. The free trade agreement now goes to President Trump to sign. It was a major priority from his presidential campaign and administration.