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North American Free Trade Area (NAFTA)
NAFTA's Impact on Specific Horticultural and Tropical Products:
| Sugar | Sugar-Containing Products |
HTP Presentations:
US Horticultural Trends under NAFTA (September 2000)
US-Mexican Bilateral Horticultural Trends under NAFTA (March 1999)
US Horticultural Exports to Canada (October 1998)
NAFTA Agricultural Fact Sheets: These fact sheets contain general information on the NAFTA provisions for tariffs, quantitative restrictions, safeguards, rules of origin, and sanitary and phytosanitary measures.
Briefing Reports by the Economic Research Service:
Chapter Seven of the NAFTA Text: Agriculture and Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures
Other Links on NAFTA:
Trade Information Center, Department of Commerce
Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA)
Agricultural Negotiating Group
Export Opportunities in Central and South America
Outlook Report: Free Trade in the Americas
Caribbean Basin
Trade with Cuba
U.S. Agricultural Policy
Cuban Agriculture
Economic Impact of Trade Normalization
An overview of the Cuban Assets Control Regulations
USITC Report: Economic Impact of U.S. Sanctions with Respect to Cuba
Special Reports:
October 12, 2001
Mexico - Sugar Modification of HFCS MFN Import Duties
The Secretariat of Economy announced in the Diario Oficial (Federal Register) an increase in MFN import duties for HFCS. These new duties do not affect NAFTA countries or other countries with special trade agreements with Mexico.October 12, 2001
Mexico - Sugar Announcement on U.S. HFCS Antidumping Case
The Secretariat of Economy published in the "Diario Oficial" (Federal Register) a final decision from the Binational Panel established by NAFTA on the U.S. HFCS antidumping duties case.October 12, 2001
Mexico - Imports of U.S. Coffee Products Exceed 2001 NAFTA Safeguard
Mexico announced that the quantity of select coffee products imported from the U.S. have exceeded the safeguard quota agreed to under NAFTA. As a result, starting October 6, 2001, the tariff rate increased from 4 percent to 20 percent and will remain in effect through December 31, 2001.September 24, 2001
Canada-Costa Rica Free Trade Agreement Legislation
Ottawa Trade Minister Pettigrew tabled in the House of Commons legislation to implement the Canada-Costa Rica FTA. The agreement includes better access for Canadian fish, paper products, auto parts, plastics, wood and agricultural goods.September 20, 2001
Canada - Ban on U.S. Fresh Produce Promotional Logo
Effective December 1, 2001, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will prohibit the use of the U.S. promotional logo "Eat Fruits and Vegetables - 5 A Day - For Better Health"® on prepackaged fresh produce sold in Canada.September 11, 2001
Mexico - Expropriated 27 Sugar Mills
The Mexican Government announced on September 3, 2001, the expropriation of 27 sugar mills to avoid any reduction in sugar production. This is seen as the first step to organizing and restructuring the national sugar sector.September 6, 2001
Canada - Ag Minister Vanclief Urges New Round of WTO Negotiations
Ottawa Agriculture Minister Vanclief said that Cairns Group Ministers are united and determined to push for agricultural reform and that they are committed to establishing a fair, market- oriented agricultural trading system.August 27, 2001
Canada - Biotech Foods Labeling Update
The draft guidelines are seen as a bulwark against pressure to adopt mandatory-labeling requirements.August 24, 2001
Mexico - Emergency Rule for Citrus Propagative Material
The Mexican government has published official phytosanitary regulations and specifications for the production and transportation of virus free citrus propagative material.August 23, 2001
Colombia - Free Port Status for Sugar is Revoked
Colombia revokes free port status for sugar for ports in the Uraba region.May 23, 2001
Canada- Bulk Waivers Issued for More Than 1,000 Loads of U.S. Potatoes
In the period January 1 to May 18, 2001 the Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued ministerial exemptions (bulk waivers) for 1,024 loads of fresh potatoes from the United States. According to the CFIA, of the total applications for bulk waivers during that period for U.S. potatoes, no application was denied.May 15, 2001
Argentina - Increases Tariffs on Food Products
Argentina increased the tariffs on most high value consumer ready food products to 35 percent on April 10, 2001 as part of a new economic recovery plan. The tariffs on most fruits and vegetables were increased to 25 percent, while the tariff on cat and dog food increased to 20 percent (from 16.5 percent).May 11, 2001
Canada-Chile Free Trade Agreement Opens Market
According to Trade Minister Pettigrew, Canada and Chile are increasing their market shares and competing in new areas of non-traditional exports. Canada and Chile agreed on appropriate compensation for a safeguard measure that has been imposed on Canadian wheat. The compensation will take the form of accelerated tariff elimination on imports of Canadian French fried potatoes, dried beans and peas, and pet food.May 4, 2001
Mexico - Announces the last Auction for Permits Import to Dry Beans
On April 30, 2001, Mexico's Secretariat of Economy (SE) announced that on June 1, 2001, it will conduct an auction of permits to import 46,120 MT of U.S. dry edible beans (HS 0713.33.99). The stated quantity represents the second and final two-thirds of the total NAFTA tariff-rate quota (TRQ) for CY 2001. The auction for the first one-third was held on March 19, 2001.
HTP Presentations:
Briefing Reports by the Economic Research Service:
Other Links:
Links to Foreign Statistical Agencies
Market Access and Compliance, Department of Commerce
Country Background Notes, Department of State
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