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EU-28 production of peaches and nectarines in MY 2018/19 is estimated at 3.5 million MT, 12 percent lower compared to the previous campaign due to unfavorable weather conditions....

On July 31, 2018, Russia notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) of draft amendments to the Unified EAEU Sanitary Requirements via G/SPS/N/RUS/152, establishing maximum residue levels....

On July 20, 2018, the Government of Panama activated the Agricultural Special Safeguard under the U.S. – Panama Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA), re-establishing the bound tariff rate of 70 percent...

China remains one of the most dynamic retail markets in the world and offers great opportunities for U.S. food exporters.

The growing expansion and increase in sales of food retailers in the Philippines creates opportunities for more exports of U.S. high-value, consumer-oriented food and beverage products.

On July 30, 2018, Japan notified the World Trade Organization of draft amendments to the maximum residue levels (MRL) for the herbicide 2,4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) via G/SPS/N/JPN/587.

Japan’s testing protocol for aflatoxin differs from the protocol in the United States.

On July 30, 2018, Japan notified the World Trade Organization of draft amendments to the maximum residue level (MRL) for the plant hormone Gibberellin via G/SPS/N/JPN/583.

On August 8, 2018, Japan introduced new standards for liquid infant formula under the Food Sanitation Act.

A free trade agreement (FTA) between Japan and members of the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), as well as a soon-to-be effectuated FTA....

Japan’s free trade agreement with the European Union (EU) and Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will reduce tariffs for a wide range of products....

Japan’s free trade agreement with the European Union (EU) and the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) will increase market competition for U.S. nut exports to Japan.