FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS

Support of US Mexico Canada Agreement. The importance of trade for U.S. businesses and jobs. Discussion of FPAA comments to the US Trade Representative on the USMCA. Raising awareness about the possible negative impacts of tariffs and duties on U.S. companies and consumers.

Need for increased staffing, funding, and non-intrusive inspection equipment for Department Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations port of entry functions.

Increased CBP staffing to protect perishable agriculture trade items. The importance of the US Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA)for companies in the agriculture industry. The importance of many of the functions of the U.S. Department of Agriculture for U.S. companies, and the need to maintain those services and functions within USDA in any reorganization efforts.

The importance of increased collaboration of food safety authorities among the USMCA countries to strengthen and align food safety efforts under the USMCA.