CLFP News
President Trump signed proclamations on March 8 imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, stating that the tariffs were designed to protect American industries. The tariffs include tinplate steel, which is the principle intermediate good used by food processors and canners. The proposed 25 percent steel tariff and 10 percent aluminum tariff will raise the cost of tin plate steel used in food cans and some types of aluminum foil used in food packaging. In response to the tariffs, China has announced that it will retaliate by imposing tariffs on 130 products imported from the U.S., including many agricultural products.
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Announcements
CLFP members had the opportunity to voice their concerns and opinions on a variety of issues affecting the state’s food processing industry during CLFP’s Fourth Annual Washington, D.C., Fly-In, March 6-8. A delegation of CLFP members met with members of California’s Central Valley congressional delegation, as well as the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on issues relating to trade, water, immigration and Farm Bill provisions.
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The California Legislature is holding Budget Committee hearings to consider Governor Jerry Brown’s 2018-2019 budget proposal. Following are details highlighting some of CLFP’s priorities in the proposed state budget. CLFP will continue to monitor these budget items and keep its members apprised of progress during the budget process.
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