Apples, Cherries Hit Hardest By Retaliatory Tariffs

Despite gloom and doom over tariffs this year, and trade worries in general in the next few, people with money will want the best products in the world.

A new issue, trade/tariffs, surfaced for the first time in the survey — and the nation’s crop advisers tell growers what they really think.

Smaller crop size in Washington and increased tariff pressure has kept more fruit in the domestic markets.

Losses from cherry exports alone could top $60 million.

The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement and China dispute will be a drag on fruit and vegetable markets.

California citrus growers had a profitable season, but face a host of daunting challenges, especially demands from regulators and customers.

Growers are stinging from low prices and uncertain markets.

Growers can apply for payments from the Market Facilitation Program.

While a 67.7% duty was levied in April, the industry is now bracing for an additional 10% coming soon.

As expected, China retaliated with an increase in tariffs levied at U.S. exports.

As U.S. tariffs on imported steel set to kick in, China imposes more countermeasures with fruit and nuts in the crosshairs.

Trade can be a confusing issue, but just recall the key to success: freedom.