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SHAFFE Urges Trump To Avoid Fruit TariffsThe Southern Hemisphere Association of Fresh Fruit Exporters has urged Trump to exempt fresh fruits from the recently announced tariffs, warning of higher prices, health risks and global trade disruption.	April 22, 2025 Andrew
10 Thai Labs Now Certified for Testing Durian Exports to China10 Thai laboratories are now approved by China’s General Administration of Customs to conduct auramine O testing of durians destined for China.	April 21, 2025 Jing Zang
Spanish Cherries Granted China Market AccessDuring Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s state visit to China, the two countries signed a phytosanitary protocol for exporting Spanish cherries to China.	April 17, 2025 Jing Zang
Laotian Government Promotes Large-Scale Durian CultivationThe Attapeu provincial government has awarded concessions to three Laotian companies allowing them to cultivate durians on 300 hectares of land.	April 15, 2025 Jing Zang
China Suspends Auramine Testing Certification for 2 Thai LabsChina has suspended its certification of two Thai laboratories for auramine O testing, raising concerns within Thailand’s durian industry.	April 12, 2025 Jing Zang
China Grants Zero-Tariff Access to Zambian MacadamiasA bilateral agreement for zero-tariff imports of Zambian macadamias into China has been signed, with production set to increase rapidly in the next few years.	April 08, 2025 Roy G
Indonesia Addressing Logistical Challenges in Durian Exports to ChinaIndonesia’s durian industry is currently tackling logistical challenges in preparation for exporting to China.	April 06, 2025 Jing Zang
Vietnam’s Durian Exports to China Plunge Amid Tightened InspectionsVietnam’s durian exports to China have fallen sharply owing to stricter inspections and new regulations, putting pressure on the country’s export targets.	March 23, 2025 Roy G
China Imposes 10% Additional Tariff on US Fruits and NutsFrom March 10, China will impose an additional 10% tariff on U.S. fruits and nuts.	March 07, 2025 Jing Zang
Frozen Vietnamese Durians Still Waiting To Hit ChinaDespite gaining approval over six months ago, compliance requirements, regulatory hurdles and high investment costs mean that Vietnam has yet to ship a single batch of frozen durians to China.	March 04, 2025 Roy G