U.S-Japan Organic Partnership Poised to Ramp Up Bilateral Access
The U.S-Japanese Sept. 26 move to form an organic produce partnership will streamline U.S. farmers’ and processors’ access to a rapidly growing Japanese organic market, said the U.S. Trade Representative in a press release. The partnership will eliminate mutual trade barriers for small- and medium-sized organic producers and expedite the export certificate process through an equivalency arrangement, said USTR.
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“This partnership reflects the strength of the USDA organic standards, allowing American organic farmers, ranchers, and businesses to access Asia’s largest organic market,” said Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack. “It is a win for the American economy and sets the foundation for additional organic agricultural trade agreements in Asia. This partnership provides economic opportunities for farmers and small businesses, resulting in good jobs for Americans across the organic supply chain.”
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