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Californian Almonds Show Positive Signs in China Amid Trade DisputeAt the recent China Nut Health Week, Richard Waycott of the Almond Board of California discussed the impact of the US–China trade dispute on the almond sector	September 30, 2019 Tim
China Targets US Agriculture as Trade War Intensifies A flurry of developments over the past several days in the ongoing US-China trade war have caused further escalation of tensions between the two countries and the trade war to hit a new fever pitch.	August 27, 2019 Andrew D
3000% Increase in Mexican Pecan Exports to ChinaAt the recent China International Tree Nuts Conference, Carlos Aldeco Reyes Retana of Sinomex Agrosolutions discussed the Mexican pecan industry and the impact of the ongoing U.S.–China trade war	August 12, 2019 Andrew
Further Escalation in US-China Trade WarOn August 1, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his administration would be levying a new 10% tariff on $300 billion of Chinese goods and products effective September 1, 2019.	August 07, 2019 Andrew D
China Announces Pilot Tariff Relief Program for Importers of US GoodsThe Tax Policy Department of China’s Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the launch of a trial program that will let Chinese importers of certain American products apply for temporary relief of additional tariffs added to those products by China during the trade conflict that has been ongoing between the US and China since March of last year—as well as to apply for refund of added tariffs the importer has already paid during that period.	July 02, 2019 Dan Siekman
U.S., China Increase Tariffs as Trade War Escalates As the United States raises tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese imports and China retaliates with similar tariff increases on $60 billion of American products, trade in agricultural products, including fruit and vegetables, between the two countries is becoming increasingly costly.	May 16, 2019 Andrew D	Image Source: Knowledge@Wharton
New Mexico Is Now Top US Pecan ProducerIn 2018, New Mexico produced 90 million pounds of pecan compared with 56 million pounds by Georgia	April 01, 2019 Tim
2019 SOUTH AFRICAN MACADAMIA INDUSTRY CROP OUTLOOKThe 2018 South African macadamia crop ended on a positive note with a record crop of 56 550 tonnes of inshell macadamias (measured at 1.5% kernel moisture content). This is approximately 4 000 tonnes higher than the previous estimate that was issued in September. The demand for macadamias remained strong and the kernel market in particular showed great appetite for these high-valued nuts. Approximately 67% of the South African crop was processed to kernel and the remaining 33% exported as inshell.	February 01, 2019 admin
China-US Tariff Ceasefire a Hopeful Development for US Fruit ExportersThe G20 agreement leaves 90 days for China and the US to try to reach a lasting agreement that could pave the way for a return to pre-dispute trading between US fresh fruit and ag exports and Chinese importers.	December 04, 2018 Produce Report	Pear orchards along US Highway 2 near Dryden Washington. Image: Wikimedia Commons
Besana Strengthens Its Presence in ChinaBesana Strengthens Its Presence in China	November 30, 2018 admin