Producers from 21 EU Member States will soon gain access to the US market for certain plants, following successful negotiations by the European Commission to remove US import restrictions.
On June 12, 2024, after years of discussions, the US issued its final Notice recognizing 21 EU Member States as 'country free' from two plant pests: the Asian long-horned beetle (ALB) and the Citrus long-horned beetle (CLB). This achievement results from extensive engagement with the US, including efforts by Commission Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis to lift these trade barriers.
