Ep 206 | Reciprocal Tariffs Could Begin in April | China Tea Export Value Declines | Researchers Recommend Intercropping Legumes

Reciprocal Tariffs Could Begin as Soon as April | China Tea Exports in 2024 Rose in Volume, Declined in Value | Researchers Recommend Intercropping Legumes for Tea Quality and Soil HealthIndia Tea News | India Tea News | Kangra Looks Towards West Bengal for Tea Tourism Inspiration | West Bengal Government to Meet Tea Industry StakeholdersPLUS | Salvaging USAID’s Ongoing Tea ProjectsDismantling USAID (the US Agency for International Development) has disrupted every project dedicated to improving the tea sector worldwide. The full impact remains to be seen as stakeholders assess the long-term consequences of the US policy shift. USAID has ongoing projects in 130 countries, including India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. The USAID East Africa Mission is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and oversees projects in Tanzania, Malawi, and Rwanda. Their status is unknown. Since USAID public relations no longer responds to media queries, we are compiling this information and sharing it globally via Tea Biz Blog | PodcastReporters at news outlets are documenting the impact on health, disaster and refugee relief to focus attention on the plight of these programs, which may lead others to assist.Signup www.tea-biz.com | https://teajourney.pub/newsletter-preferences/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy