katy wrote:
We do import out-of-season produce from South America.

And fruit
And fish
And lumber

... And we grow
enough here to supply our own needs. Why would we import?

Because it's cheaper and leaves more US land for parks &
preserves.

... Why would I
eat French or British apples when I can have a far superior (I've seen
what the Brits call apples) apple from Michigan, Oregon, or Washington

If you don't like what they call apples, don't ever take one
of what they call "cookies." I can eat them out of
politeness, but my wife can't.

BTW what's up with apples from New Zealand? They're pretty
good and usually they're about a dollar a pound... I would
think that doesn't even pay for shipping.

DSK