Western Growers is actively addressing trade disputes that threaten market access for the agriculture industry. Stay informed on the latest updates regarding tariffs, food security and regulatory shifts to navigate these challenges effectively.
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April 10 update: President Donald J. Trump paused the country-specific tariffs for 90 days, except for China. The 10 percent universal baseline tariff on all imports remains in place. This pause until approximately July 9, 2025 allegedly gives the Administration time to negotiate with various countries that have expressed interest in addressing U.S. trade deficit and barrier concerns.
Updated April 10, 2025
President Donald J. Trump paused the country-specific tariffs for 90 days, except for China. The 10 percent universal baseline tariff on all imports remains in place. Learn more.
Mark your calendars! Join industry leaders and experts for a free Trade in Transition webinar designed to help businesses navigate the evolving landscape of U.S. and Canadian tariffs, hosted by Pacific Customs Brokers Ltd. Learn more.
In response to President Donald J. Trump’s imposition today of tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China, Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia issued the following statement. Learn more.
Ben Etcheverry, President of the New Mexico Chile Association and Western Growers member, testified before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry during a hearing on “Perspectives From the Field: Farmer and Rancher Views on the Agricultural Economy.” Learn more.
“Thank you, Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Craig, and members of the Committee. Although not directly under the jurisdiction of the Agriculture Committee, I cannot testify before Congress without first emphasizing how vital it is to the security of our nation’s food supply, and the future of specialty crop production in the United States…” Learn more.
In response to President Donald J. Trump’s imposition of 25 percent tariffs on goods from Canada and Mexico and 10 percent tariffs on goods from China starting Feb. 4, 2025, Western Growers President and CEO Dave Puglia issued the following statement. Learn more.
