USA RULE IN FAVOUR OF TURKISH DRIED SOUR CHERRY EXPORTERS...
Press release... The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled in favour of Turkish exporters and dropped its preliminary anti-dumping duty and countervailing duty investigations on imports of dried sour cherry. The U.S. Department of Commerce launched the investigation in December upon complaints from various American companies and a business body that additional customs duties might be levied on Turkish cherries. Had the ITC ruled against Turkish exporters, it may have affected some $1.2 million worth of dried tart sour cherries exported to the U.S. annually, according to 2018 figures. Following the loss of a preliminary case that had bipartisan support, the Turkish Ministry of Trade, Aegean Exporters' Association (EİB) and Turkish exporters along with an expert law firm joined forces to defend the Turkish case. The ITC unanimously ruled Tuesday in favor of the Turkish exporters. A detailed ruling will be made public on Feb. 18, which could be appealed. Farmers in va...