Number: RL34468 Title: The U.S. Trade Situation for Fruit and Vegetable Products Authors: Renee Johnson, Resources, Science, and Industry Division Abstract: This report presents recent trends in U.S. fruit and vegetable trade, and highlights some of the factors contributing to these trends. This summary excludes trade data for tree nuts and processed tree nut products. Although not presented here, U.S. exports and imports of tree nuts and processed tree nut products (excluding peanuts) have shown continued increases, with a growing trade surplus of $1.8 billion in 2006. Pages: 17 Date: October 15, 2008