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May 19, 2026
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U.S. slaps duties on fresh Canadian mushrooms over subsidy claims - Toronto Star
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The U.S. has imposed import duties on fresh Canadian mushrooms due to subsidy claims. The move comes after a lengthy investigation by the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS). According to officials, the duties are intended to address what they perceive as unfair subsidies provided to mushroom producers in Canada.
The tariffs range from 21.34% to 35.96%, depending on the specific variety and origin of the mushrooms. This decision is part of a broader trade dispute between the two countries over agricultural policies, with both sides accusing each othe…
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