U.S. to impose more tariffs on fresh Canadian mushrooms

The United States is moving to impose additional tariffs on fresh Canadian mushrooms, with the Department of Commerce proposing an 8.26% duty. This move comes after the U.S. already placed countervailing duties on the Canadian mushroom sector in May. The U.S. has also decided not to renew the CUSMA trade deal in its current form, triggering an annual review of the pact.

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the U.S. department’s preliminary antidumping duty determination proposes an 8.26 per cent tariff on most fresh mushrooms.

Mushrooms Canada CEO Ryan Koeslag commented that the proposed tariff rate highlights the peculiarities of U.S. antidumping law rather than the commercial realities of the North American mushroom market. He asserted that the rate does not prove Canadian growers are selling unfairly.

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the tariff rate shows the idiosyncrasies of U.S. antidumping law, rather than the commercial reality of the North American mushroom market.

The U.S. decision not to renew the CUSMA trade deal in its current form was made on Canada Day, initiating a review process for the agreement. The ongoing trade actions are expected to impact the Canadian mushroom industry.

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He says it is not proof that Canadian growers are selling unfairly.