AHPA’s Letter to the President

Signed by Graham Rigby, President & CEO, American Herbal Products Association

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Excerpt: “…We are particularly concerned that significant tariff increases or retaliatory trade actions could restrict the availability of key botanicals used not only in dietary supplements but also in herbal teas and personal care products. The loss of access to critical herbal commodities would have the effect of driving the American herbal industry out of the broader international market, ceding ground in a growing industry to our global competitors. To protect consumer access and preserve our competitive advantage, we respectfully urge you to exempt essential herbs and herbal ingredients from the current tariff regime. We would gladly provide information on the tariff codes most in need of exemption. …”