Grower-led petition to U.S. Trade Commission seeks 650% antidumping and countervailing tariff on dried cherry imports from Turkey.
Growers in China expected to follow set standards of production to prevent possible importing of new pests.
Move expands general phytosanitary measures and notice-based process for approval of new imports.
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is considering allowing the importation of fresh apples from China into the continental United States.
Polish apples banned from Russia in response to western sanctions over the Ukrainian crisis.
Move seen as a way to open up the lucrative Chinese market for exports from the Pacific Northwest.