Fruit Policies in Japan

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Fruit Policies in Japan
from USDA Economic Research Service - What's New This report reviews Japanese government programs to support domestic fruit production and how these policies affect fruit consumption in one of the largest markets for U.S. fruits. Production targets and subsidies aim to bolster the supply of domestic fruit, while phytosanitary measures and tariffs limit imports.

http://www.ers.usda.gov/Publications/FT ... #2010-4-21