The Office of Trade and Economic Analysis (OTEA) at the International Trade Administration has received an application to amend the Export Trade Certificate of Review for California Almond Export Association, LLC (CAEA). The proposed amendment includes adding Treehouse California Almonds, LLC as a new member, removing Western Nut Company, and updating the names of some existing member companies. This certificate helps protect CAEA members from certain antitrust actions. The public is invited to submit comments on the amendment within 20 days of the notice's publication.
Simple Explanation
The government is deciding if it's okay for a group of almond sellers to add a new friend to their list, while removing an old one, so they can all work together without getting into trouble for breaking certain rules. They're asking people to tell them what they think about this change.