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Agrochemicals: Imports Up in First Quarter 2021Monday, July 26, 2021 Between the first quarters of 2020 and 2021, the value of imports increased by 20% from $146 million to $175 million. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData:[GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"] US Trade Mission touring regionTuesday, October 28, 2008 A trade mission from the Southern United States Trade Association (SUSTA) began a regional tour yesterday in Panama and will also visit Costa Rica, El Salvador and Guatemala. Representatives from 31 American companies interested in the regional market will meet with potential local partners in order establish commercial relations during the two-day stay in Panama. They will be in the region until the 4 of November.
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Central American Footwear Market: Imports DownMonday, July 19, 2021 During 2020, all Central American markets decreased their footwear purchases. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Unit of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"] Guatemala: Main Importer of Beer in 2020Monday, July 19, 2021 In 2020, the main importer of beer in Central America was Guatemala, with a value of $68 million. Figures from the Trade Intelligence Area of CentralAmericaData: [GRAFICA caption="Click to interact with the graphic"]. US Navy to reactivate Latin American commandFriday, May 9, 2008 The US Navy is going to reactivate its Latin American command, the Fourth Fleet, for the first time since 1950. The Fourth Fleet was deactivated in the wake of the second world war, but as of July 1 the US Navy will once again have a high-level command specifically charged with supervision of its units in Latin America and the Caribbean. Honduras Resumes Meat Exports to USAWednesday, September 1, 2010 The livestock authority has confirmed that two factories are to renew exports, having met relevant sanitary requirements. The restart was achieved through a joint project involving government authorities, businesses and people from the US. Panamanian Chili Will Enter the U.S.Monday, October 26, 2009 The U.S. Agriculture Department promised to issue permits for Panamanian chili in early 2010. Ariel Espino, Panama's Agriculture Development minister, explained that his country complied with all requirements imposed by the U.S. Government. U.S. Demands Carbofuran-Free ProductsWednesday, September 16, 2009 The northern country won't allow the entrance of vegetable products with carbofuran waste, an insecticide - nematacide. Such measure will come into effect on January 1st, 2010. Costa Rica's Phitosanitary Service made an urgent call on growers to suspend its usage. US Supreme Court rules in favor of Costa Rican firmTuesday, July 1, 2008 A US Supreme court decision has set an important precedent in disputes between Costa Rican firms and the foreign companies they represent. The court rejected a certiorari, or revision, plea brought by Japan's Canon, which its being sued by its former representative in Costa Rica, Lantech. More Competition for Mangos in U.S.Tuesday, May 13, 2014 The Philippines have now received phytosanitary permits to export fresh mangoes to the United States from other regions in the country. From a press release issued by the Costa Rican Foreign Trade Promotion Office: How is Fresh Produce Inspected in the U.S.Tuesday, August 14, 2012 On 16 August the United States Department of Agriculture will conduct a free webinar entitled "Basics of Fresh Produce Inspection." The trade announcement by the Costa Rica Trade Promotion Office is relevant for other Central American countries too, and refers to a webinar that will be taught by Harry Fisher, spokesman for the Special Division of the USDA Crop Inspection, who will give a practical description of the inspection process, covering topics such as the application of this process, the interpretation of an Sugar Shortages in the USAThursday, April 14, 2011 Frosts in Florida in 2010 affected harvests and have led to a shortage that the US department of agriculture (USDA) states it will meet by increasing imports. An article on ElSalvador.com reports that, "the USDA annual sugar imports program increased purchases to 1.41 million tons in 2011 as a result of reassigning almost 295,000 tons away from domestic growers". Greater Controls for Ornamental Plants Entering the U.S.Thursday, June 2, 2011 The U.S. is strengthening its controls on the entry of ornamental plants especially from the Dracaena genus. The legislation prohibits the entry of the plants of more than 18 inches or where the material in which the root is transported has been used before. The rule is already in place but from June 1 it will now be enforced with no exceptions. Products that do not comply with the rules will be destroyed or re-exported. Flight from Panama - San Francisco Being DiscussedThursday, August 9, 2012 United Airlines is interested in adding direct flights between Tocumen International Airport and San Francisco. An article in Prensa.com reports that "The world's biggest airline by passenger movements, United Arilines, is interested in establishing another direct flight between the U.S. Nicaragua Triples Exports to VenezuelaFriday, January 22, 2010 From 2007 to 2009, Nicaraguan exports to Venezuela have skyrocketed, going from $6.3 million to $112.9 million. In the last year, Venezuela has become Nicaragua's third most important market, after the United States and Central America. |
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