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The Bloom Show Alert: Flower Tariffs, Policy, and Labor with IFPA
What do tariffs, policy, and labor have in common?
They’re reshaping the floral industry, and we dived into it.
On Wednesday, April 9, at 9:00 AM EST, Sahid Nahim welcomed Rebeckah Adcock, VP of U.S. Government Relations, and John Hollay, Director of Workforce Labor at the International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA), for a critical episode of the Blooming News Alert series.
This episode will cover:
🧾 IFPA’s stance on the proposed U.S. flower import tariffs
🏛️ Current advocacy efforts to protect the floral supply chain
👷 Labor challenges impacting growers, bouquet makers, and mass market suppliers
🛠️ Actionable advice for floral professionals navigating policy and workforce shifts
If you're a grower, importer, supplier, or part of a floral HR or operations team, this episode was tailored for you.
🔔 Watch the full episode now, and stay tuned for more crucial insights in the Blooming News Alert series.
This episode is produced by New Bloom Media and powered by New Bloom Solutions.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Show Introduction and Special Tariff Series
00:13 - Series Focus and IFPA Guest Introductions
02:33 - Roles and Impacts at IFPA
04:51 - IFPA's Stance on U.S. Flower Tariffs
10:50 - Labor Issues and Tariff Effects
14:19 - Challenges for U.S. Growers
17:00 - Tariff Impact on Trade and Costs
20:08 - IFPA Advocacy for Labor Policy
23:18 - Advice for Floral Companies
26:29 - IFPA Tariff Resources for Members