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Sugar reform coalition pans U.S., Mexico sugar deal

Dept. of Commerce argues agreement protects domestic sugar industry and sugar users.

June 7, 2017

U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Mexican Secretary of Economy Ildefonso Guajardo announced yesterday a new agreement in principal to suspend anti-dumping and countervailing duties against Mexican sugar imports into the United States.

New U.S./Mexico sugar agreement could be bad for candy makers

Sweetener users group deeply concerned about potential limitations to Mexico sugar imports.

Crystal Lindell

October 29, 2014

U.S. sugar policy reform took another blow this week, as the U.S. Department of Commerce announced that it has initialed draft agreements with the Mexican government and Mexican sugar exporters.

ABA comments on Mexican sugar exports

July 18, 2014

The American Bakers Association (ABA) urges the U.S. government to resist ‘managed trade’ over Mexican sugar.

Senate passes 2013 Farm Bill; House vote is less sure

June 14, 2013

Last week, the U.S. Senate voted 66-27 for the sweeping 2013 Farm Bill that will cost nearly $955 billion over the next 10 years. The bill is the first step in a renewed attempt at passing legislation that will set the country’s food and agriculture programs and policy.

Senate passes 2013 farm bill

June 11, 2013

The U.S. Senate voted 66-27 on June 10 to pass the 2013 farm bill. As the bill moves to the House of Representatives, items facing legislators include the dairy and sugar programs and potential Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts.

ABA applauds strong Sugar Reform vote, is disappointed in outcome

May 31, 2013

Regarding the Senate vote reaffirming the Sugar Reform deal, the American Bakers Association (ABA), Washington, is disappointed in the rejection to modify what it says is an antiquated program.

Sugar reform: Now or never

‘This is the closest we’ve come to actually reforming our domestic sugar program since I’ve been editor’

Bernie Pacyniak

April 10, 2013

It is time for all candy makers to get off their duff and send “e-mails, voice mails and money” to Congress to get rid of our national sugar welfare program.

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