sugar production cmaa CMAA The association that represents sugar consuming companies in the United States, the (Sweetener Users Association (SUA), asked this Friday (17) that the government increase imports of the product with reduced tariffs. According to the entity, stocks in the country have fallen to a level below that considered adequate by American authorities. The entity defends that the government redistributes import quotas with reduced tariffs (TRQs) currently destined for countries that do not use the entire volume available to others exporters with the capacity to supply the American market. ?? Do you have any suggestions for a report? Send it to g1 According to the association, the most recent supply and demand report from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) showed a reduction of 145,870 tons in sugar deliveries. For the entity, this scenario justifies a flexibility in imports to increase the supply of the product. The American Sugar Alliance, which represents the sector, states that imports above current quotas are already putting pressure on prices in the domestic market and advocates that the government maintain restrictions on foreign purchases. USA imposes 25% tariff on Brazilian products and affects sector in the region The debate takes place a few days after President Donald Trump's government announced an additional 25% tariff on several Brazilian products, including sugar. is limited by an import quota system.