Ghana Cocoa Board Payments to Buyers: GH¢4 Billion Arrears Ahead of Season
Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD) is reported to owe Licensed Buying Companies (LBCs) about GH¢4 billion for cocoa purchased during the last season. The buyers' industry body wants the arrears settled before the new crop year, warning that delayed reimbursement could limit the funding available to buy beans from farmers. COCOBOD says outstanding LBC payments can […]
US Countervailing Duties on Indian Solar Cells: What Importers Need to Know
The US Department of Commerce has made final countervailing-duty and anti-dumping determinations on crystalline silicon photovoltaic cells and panels from India, Indonesia, and Laos. For Indian producers, the final countervailing-duty rate is 126.09%. The measures are not yet automatically enforceable: the US International Trade Commission (USITC) must still make an affirmative final injury determination before […]
Canadian Maple Syrup International Exports Rise 17.2% in 2025
Canadian maple syrup international exports generated $844.2 million in 2025, a 17.2% increase on the previous year, according to Statistics Canada data reported by CBC News. Producers are reporting more frequent international orders as demand broadens beyond maple syrup's traditional use as a breakfast product. Why is global demand for Canadian maple syrup surging? The […]
Pic's Peanut Butter U.S. Exports Reported to Rise With North American Demand
Pic's Peanut Butter says its exports to North America have increased amid demand associated with weight-loss drugs, according to a report published by The Press. The report identifies the United States as the central export-market focus, although the available information does not state the volume shipped, the value of exports, or the share specifically destined […]
Nintendo of America Tariff Refund Sale: 30% Customer Appreciation Offer
Nintendo of America has announced a Customer Appreciation Sale that it says is made possible in part by tariff-related refunds. The promotion offers 30% off dozens of Nintendo Switch digital games and bundles, alongside savings on selected physical games, downloadable content, accessories, amiibo figures, and apparel. It is a retail promotion rather than a direct […]
Australia's Proposed Customs Act Changes on Illicit Tobacco Explained
Australia's federal government has introduced proposed Customs Act changes intended to make illicit tobacco prosecutions easier. The bill would create separate offences for illegally importing tobacco and for possessing or moving illicit tobacco within Australia, reducing the need for prosecutors to prove that an accused person knew the goods had been smuggled and were subject […]