Bill to Ban Fresh Citrus From China Reintroduced in House
Two Florida Republicans reintroduced a bill that would ban the importation of fresh citrus fruit from China. Rep. Greg Steube, a House Ways and Means Committee member, and Rep. Daniel Webster introduced the legislation again this week. “For too long,…
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China has flooded the market with risky imports, threatening American farmers and food security. The U.S. Citrus Protection Act puts American agriculture first and ensures that we are not dependent on foreign adversaries for our food supply," Webster said in a press release announcing the bill.