Japan Moves to Block California Fruit Imports
Japan said it would restrict citrus and fleshy fruit from California as of today fearing a Mediterranean fruit fly spread. California officials, with Governor Brown's staff, warned against broad retaliation but lawmakers push for trade measures if the boycott broadens. Texas filed suit to force a full California quarantine and fumigation, while Florida began malathion spraying near Tampa after medflies were found.
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