Florida lawmakers press Lighthizer for seasonal produce 'trade remedy'

摘要

Florida's House members this week called on U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to take action this year against what they believe are unfair Mexican trading practices hurting seasonal growers. Lighthizer in January committed to releasing a seasonal produce plan within 60 days of USMCA's entry into force, which occurred on July 1. The seasonal produce plan was a response to many lawmakers and the seasonal growers in their states, mainly in Georgia and Florida, who say less expensive Mexican produce imports are harming U.S. producers of seasonal and perishable goods. One of their longstanding goals is to make it easier to bring trade remedy cases against Mexico - a goal that was not addressed in USMCA.