USDA announces continued progress on implementation of China phase one agreement

March 11, 2020 10:59 AM

U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced that China has continued its progress in implementing the U.S. China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement and has taken several additional actions to realize its agriculture-related commitments.

The actions announced today build upon the measures announced back in February.

The most recent actions include:

-Signing a protocol that allows the importation of fresh California nectarines

-Conditionally lifting a ban on imports of beef and beef products from animals over 30 months of age

-Updating lists of facilities approved for exporting dairy, infant formula, seafood, and fish oil and fish meal

In addition, China’s new tariff exclusion process went into effect on March 2 and importers can now apply for exclusions from retaliatory tariffs.

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