This was reported by Arlene Villalaz, from the Deparment of Agriculture of the United States in Panama.

"Villalaz reported that Panama, being a country that exports to the U.S., must comply with the measure, which was notified to the World Trade Organization on August 13th", reported Nacion.com.

Source: Nacion.com

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