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In 2024, the United Kingdom (UK) updated border control measures for the EU. These changes primarily brought EU import requirements in line with those for the rest of the world including the United States, through the application of the Border Target Operating Model (BTOM).

The Food and Agricultural Imports Regulations and Standards (FAIRS) report provides an overview of the food laws and regulatory environment in Brazil as it relates to food and agricultural exports.

Canada continues to be the top international market for U.S. consumer-oriented products, accounting for approximately 25 percent of the United States’ total global consumer-oriented agricultural exports.

Despite the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, Ukraine’s retail, food processing, and food service sectors remain operational. The retail industry continues to maintain a variety of imported products, with growing demand for fish and other seafood, beef, nuts, food ingredients, whiskey, beer, snacks, and pet food.

On November 5-10, ATO Shanghai organized the American Food and Agriculture Pavilion at the China International Import Expo (CIIE), the world’s largest expo for imported products.

Between December 14, 2024, and February 15, 2025, certain goods imported into Canada, including certain foods and beverages, will benefit from a temporary relief on applicable sales taxes.