The United States has introduced tariffs on agricultural imports, leading to a divide between industry supporters and affected trading partners. While the International Fresh Produce Association has praised the move, countries including Australia and Chile, as well as the MERCOSUR bloc, have voiced their criticism.
According to Food Business Africa, the industry group Frutas de Chile has specifically addressed a 12.5 per cent tariff. The organisation stressed that this measure should not be viewed as a final ruling confirming the presence of forced labour within the Chilean fruit sector.
