US pistachio production surges, displacing Iran amid trade shifts

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The United States has become the world's dominant pistachio producer, surpassing Iran due to decades of sanctions and trade policies. US sanctions imposed in the 1980s, including anti-dumping duties, effectively blocked Iranian pistachios from the American market, leading to California's rapid production growth. Current geopolitical tensions are further disrupting global pistachio trade, increasing prices and pushing buyers towards more reliable US suppliers.


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