Friday, January 18

 
Another U.S. product threatened by illegal Chinese imports: garlic

We love garlic but seem to be frightfully ignorant of its potential as contraband. The Chinese, however, are once again way ahead of us on this one. The Fresh Garlic Producers Association, however, says that cheap imports are evading a 376-percent tariff imposition by coming into the country from Thailand and Vietnam. I'll never look at 40-garlic chicken the same way again. Perhaps I should get a certificate of authenticity first? The reason for all of this, of course, is money and the growing demand for garlic. Americans eat about 2 pounds of garlic a year (happily, not all at once). One of five Americans eats garlic every day, according to the trade association.
posted by Unknown 9:37 AM