IFPA Statement on U.S.-China Trade Agreement

May 12, 2025

The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) issued the following statement after the United States and China announced an agreement to ease tariffs, with the U.S. lowering rates from 145 percent to 30 percent and China reducing theirs from 125 percent to 10 percent for a 90-day period.

“We are encouraged by the recent progress between the United States and China to ease reciprocal tariffs and reduce trade barriers. As one of the largest global markets, China plays a critical role in the produce and floral industry’s international supply chain, and this agreement marks a positive step toward creating a more stable trade environment.

“As negotiations continue, we urge both governments to prioritize addressing non-tariff barriers that continue to limit the movement of fresh, perishable goods. Sanitary and phytosanitary measures, regulatory alignment, and border efficiencies remain critical issues for the fresh produce sector—impacting growers, exporters, and consumers.

“We look forward to continued negotiations and meaningful progress toward a balanced, forward-looking trade relationship that ensures a reliable, plentiful supply of fresh produce and floral products for consumers around the world.”

IFPA Statement on U.S.-China Trade Agreement

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