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In Nicaragua, imports of genetically engineered crops (GE) are limited to use as animal feed.

In 2019, there have been no revisions or amendments to China’s regulatory approval process for agriculture biotechnology.

On February 21, 2020, the State Council Customs Tariff Commission (SCCTC) announced two tariff exclusion lists for certain U.S. products subject to Section 301 retaliatory duties.

On February 18, 2020, China announced a new round of tariff exclusions for U.S. agricultural commodities impacted by the retaliatory Section 301-tariffs levied by China.

Though the history of hemp production is long, the modern industry dates back only nine years, but in this short time China has become the largest producer of hemp fiber in the world....

On January 21, 2020, China notified 642 maximum residue limits (MRLs) on 65 pesticides in food to the World Trade Organization SPS Committee as G/SPS/N/CHN/1149.

Mexico's chicken meat production continues growing at an estimated 3 percent pace, reflecting a positive decade-long trend.

Updated Sections: Section II. Labeling Requirements, Section IV. Other Regulations and Requirements, Section IX. Import Procedures and Appendix I. Government Regulatory Agency Contacts.

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This report was updated to reflect certification requirements for pet food, table eggs and egg products.

Global Affairs Canada published policy options for the allocation and administration rules for all tariff rate quotas (TRQs) related to supply-managed products (i.e., dairy, poultry and eggs).

An ongoing, severe economic and political crisis in the country has led to hyperinflation and contributed to falling U.S. agricultural product exports.