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Tuesday, July 21, 2020

Seasonal Produce Public Hearings Set For August

The hearings on imports of seasonal produce into the U.S. by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), USDA and Department of Commerce will now be virtual hearings set for August 13 and 20, according to a notice to be published in the Federal Register.

USTR said they are seeking public feedback on “trade distorting policies that may be contributing to unfair pricing in the U.S. market and causing harm to U.S. seasonal and perishable producers in U.S. commerce,” and on “how the administration can better support these producers and redress unfair harm.”

Those seeking to offer comments have to make their request by July 27.

The hearings had been scheduled earlier this year but were postponed due to the COVID-19 situation.