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Following yesterday’s announcement of a new Executive Order impacting tariff rates, there has been some confusion regarding the treatment...

On the evening of July 31, President Trump signed an Executive Order introducing major changes to U.S. tariff policy. This new directive...

Here is our updated 2025 import volume report  as of July 19, 2025 , reflecting an expanded list of flower and greenery categories....

As part of ongoing federal infrastructure investments launched before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Miami Seaport was granted...

Over the past weekend, a system glitch at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) created unexpected delays for flower importers. The...

In recent months, there have been significant changes to U.S. immigration policies, including those affecting individuals with Temporary...

Here is our updated 2025 import volume report  as of July 12, 2025 , reflecting an expanded list of flower and greenery categories....

We’re excited to share some positive updates from both CBP (Customs and Border Protection) and USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) that...

Here is our updated 2025 import volume report  as of June 21, 2025 , reflecting an expanded list of flower and greenery categories....

AFIA proudly participated in Floriexpo , held June 4–6 in Ft. Lauderdale, marking the first step in our exciting new partnership with...

On June 5th, Christine Boldt , Executive Vice President of the Association of Floral Importers of America (AFIA), traveled to Washington,...

On Thursday, June 19th, AFIA held its first Importer President’s Lunch , led by board member Ignacio Gomez . This gathering brought...

Here is our updated 2025 import volume report  as of May 24, 2025 , reflecting an expanded list of flower and greenery categories....

Floriexpo kicks off next Wednesday, June 4th, and AFIA is excited to be part of the action! We’ll be hosting a booth throughout the event...

AFIA is proud to share that Christine Boldt , our Executive Vice President, has been invited to testify at a congressional committee...

Earlier this week, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that many of the tariffs imposed by President Trump in February and...

In a significant legal development, the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled that the tariffs imposed by former President Trump in...

Christine engaged in multiple conversations with USDA officials to emphasize the critical importance of the reports to the flower...

Diana Beatriz López, director of the Miramontes crop at Élite Flowers, in the field at work. This brief synopsis highlights two in-depth...

🌸 Flower Importation Insights: A Look at 2025 🌸 As we continue to monitor the flow of imported flowers, here are some key updates: ...