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On March 2, 2020, China's State Council Tariff Commission (SCCTC) opened a new tariff exclusion process for Chinese companies impacted by the retaliatory Section 301 tariffs levied by China.

The outbreak in Korea of Novel Corona Virus 2019 (COVID 19) in January 2020, is creating significant economic headwinds, reducing demand for animal protein.

On February 14, 2020, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries removed seasonal restrictions on the import window for U.S. chipping potatoes.

FAS/Tokyo revises Japan's 2020 beef production slightly upward as a result of delayed slaughter at the end of 2019, yielding 1 percent growth.

The United States-Japan Trade Agreement (USJTA) entered into force on January 1, 2020. Nearly 90 percent of U.S. food and agricultural products imported into Japan are now duty free or receive....

The U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement (USJTA) entered into force on January 1, 2020.

The U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement (USJTA) entered into force on January 1, 2020.

The Hong Kong government has established a USD3.8 billion anti-epidemic fund to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic.

Many trade shows in Japan are well-suited for U.S. food and beverage companies, including two USDA-endorsed shows—FOODEX Japan and the Supermarket Trade Show.

New Zealand beef production is forecast to fall by five percent in 2020 to 675,000 metric tons.

Australia’s beef production and exports are forecast to drop sharply in 2020 as the industry enters a period of herd rebuilding.

On February 14, 2020, Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries removed seasonal restrictions on the import window for U.S. chipping potatoes.