The U.S. International Trade Commission has initiated an investigation focusing on the effects of cucumber imports on the U.S. seasonal markets, particularly in the Southeast. This action follows a request from the U.S. Trade Representative and is part of Investigation No. 332-583. The investigation will analyze trade trends and price comparisons between domestic and imported cucumbers from 2015 to 2020. A public hearing will be held virtually on April 8, 2021, and the final report is scheduled to be transmitted to the USTR by December 7, 2021.
Simple Explanation
The government is checking to see how bringing in cucumbers from other countries is affecting cucumber farmers in the Southeastern part of the U.S. They want to see if it's fair or if the prices are right, and they will talk to people online on April 8, 2021, to figure this out.