USTR Lighthizer and Agriculture Secretary Purdue spoke at hearing on trade and produce last week. Florida officials urge administration to help growers. Florida produce was largely excluded from USMCA which entered into force on July 1st. Florida produce industry has maintained that unfair trade practices by Mexico have been detrimental to them. Tomato trade tensions are heating up again. USTR Lighthizer Promises Help for Southeast Tomato Growers
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UPCOMING EVENTS
World Strategic Forum – Connecting for Global Prosperity Online Edition
September 1-2, 2020
This special edition of the World Strategic Forum will provide a unique opportunity to share two days of rewarding insights and meetings with some of the most highly-qualified business leaders off our time, in a completely new virtual environment.
Speakers Include:
Christophe Beck, President and Chief Operating Officer, Ecolab
Arnold W. Donald, Chief Executive Officer, Carnival Corporation & plc
Barbara Humpton, President and Chief Executive Officer, Siemens Corporation
Brenton L. Saunders, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Allergan (2015-2020); Board Member, Cisco and AbbVie
Claire Waysand, Chief Executive Officer, ENGIE
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A View from the Marketplace: Opportunities for Florida Companies in Colombia
Thursday, September 10, 2020 at 11 AM EST
Join us to gain market insights from experts from the U.S. Embassy in the featured countries and prepare to navigate the new trade landscape. Each webinar will provide a snapshot of the current situation, market and sector overview, information on the road ahead.
Presentation Topics Include:
U.S. – Florida – Colombia Trade Relationship
Top Sectors of Opportunity for Florida Exporters
Opportunities for Florida Food and Beverage Exporters