| The following GAIN reports were released on March 4, 2025. _______ On March 4, 2025, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) announced it was suspending processing imports of U.S. logs. GACC stated that these suspensions were in response to recent detections of forest pests such as bark beetles and longhorn beetles in U.S. shipments. In 2024 China reported imports of U.S. hardwood and softwood logs valued at $612 million and $237 million respectively. On March 4, 2025, the Ministry of Finance State Council Tariff Commission (SCTC) announced that China will impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural products. According to the SCTC announcement, the duties would apply to anything not shipped out of the United States by March 10 and that had not arrived in China by April 12. A 10-percent tariff will be applied to commodities such as sorghum, soybeans, pork, beef, aquatic products, fruits, vegetables, and dairy products, while a 15-percent tariff will be imposed on items including chicken, wheat, corn, and cotton. The report provides an unofficial translation of the SCTC announcement and includes tables listing the affected commodities. On March 4, 2025, the General Administration of Customs of China (GACC) announced it was suspending soybean imports from three U.S. based entities. GACC stated that these suspensions were in response to recent, alleged detections of ergot and seed coating agents in U.S. soybean shipments. Mexico is the world's sixth-largest producer of chicken meat and robust domestic demand is projected to boost production and imports in 2025. High beef and pork prices position chicken meat as the more affordable meat choice. The United States is expected to remain Mexico's top poultry supplier due to established supply chains and geographical proximity. Zanzibar's HRI food service sector has grown significantly, with a 37 percent increase in hotel and lodging facilities in the past five years. While U.S. exports make up less than one percent of Zanzibar's imports, mainly in frozen chicken, the island's expanding economy and youthful population present a promising opportunity for U.S. exporters of consumer-oriented and agricultural products. The rise in tourism and demand for diverse, high-quality food offerings aligns with global trends, suggesting a dynamic market with potential for growth and diversification in U.S. export offerings. For more information, or for an archive of all FAS GAIN reports, please visit gain.fas.usda.gov/. | 
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