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Blueberry exporters in Chile, Peru, and Morocco are pushing back on U.S. tariffs

Blueberry growers in Chile, Peru, and Morocco are actively formulating countermeasures in response to steep U.S. import tariffs on their products. The moves signal that the trade friction affecting the blueberry import market is escalating beyond just pricing — affected origins are now organizing a coordinated response.

This is a concrete development on top of already-covered tariff news. Peru has been a dominant force in U.S. blueberry imports, with exports up 65–74% this season, and Chile is a major supplier during the Northern Hemisphere off-season. Tariffs that disrupt these flows could meaningfully shift availability and pricing windows for U.S. buyers.

Watch for announcements from grower associations in these regions as their response strategies become clearer. Buyers sourcing imported blueberries for fall and winter windows should factor tariff uncertainty into their planning conversations now.

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