Continued US import growth points to summer port congestion
[caption caption="US imports from Asia in April were up 6.5 percent year over year, with April being the third-busiest month on record. Photo caption: Shutterstock.com"][/caption]Non-stop growth in US imports from Asia through the first four months of 2022 — during what typically is a slack period in the eastbound trans-Pacific trade — have...
Bring Food Safety to Your Summer Vacation
WASHINGTON, May 17, 2022 – As summertime brings families and friends together for outdoor celebrations, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) wants to make sure your summer festivities are food safe. Whether you’re grilling burgers, camping, or having a picnic, everyone should always remember to practice proper handwashing and use a food thermometer.