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U.S. Lifts 40% Tariffs on Certain Brazilian Agricultural Goods
Latest News U.S. Lifts 40% Tariffs on Certain Brazilian Agricultural Goods Nov 24, 2025 President Trump signed an Executive Order removing select Brazilian agricultural products, including coffee and beef, from the 40 percent IEEPA tariff imposed earlier this year. Other Brazilian imports, particularly non-agricultural and industrial goods, remain subject to existing tariffs. The tariff removal…
Read MoreSecond Line in the Sky: Honoring Lives with a Canopy of Remembrance
Latest News Second Line in the Sky: Honoring Lives with a Canopy of Remembrance Nov 20, 2025 Second Line in the Sky is a new temporary memorial and lighting installation spanning the 100–300 blocks of Bourbon Street, created to honor the victims of the January 1, 2025 Bourbon Street attack. Featuring 822 prayer flags suspended…
Read MoreIncreased ICE Presence Arrives in New Orleans: What Restaurant Owners Need to Know
Latest News Increased ICE Presence Arrives in New Orleans: What Restaurant Owners Need to Know Nov 19, 2025 New Orleans is preparing for a significant increase in federal immigration enforcement, with approximately 200 Border Patrol agents expected in the city in the coming weeks. This surge follows similar operations in other major cities and has…
Read MoreLRA Policy Update: Progress, Challenges and Member Impact
Latest News LRA Policy Update: Progress, Challenges and Member Impact Nov 19, 2025 As we approach the end of the year and the Thanksgiving season, LRA President and CEO Stan Harris shares key updates on federal and state policy issues shaping Louisiana’s hospitality industry — and extends heartfelt thanks to our members for their partnership…
Read MoreCourt Settlement Stays Crab Import Ban
Latest News Court Settlement Stays Crab Import Ban Nov 5, 2025 The U.S. Court of International Trade has stayed NOAA’s planned January 1, 2026, import ban on blue swimming crab from Vietnam, the Philippines, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka—a major development for seafood importers and restaurant operators who depend on these key overseas fisheries. Key Takeaways…
Read MoreHistory Made: Michelin Guide Expands to the American South
Latest News History Made: Michelin Guide Expands to the American South Nov 5, 2025 For the first time, the American South has been included in the Michelin Guide, and we’re proud to celebrate our Louisiana Restaurant Association members recognized in this inaugural selection. LRA members were featured across multiple categories, including Recommended Eateries, Bib Gourmand…
Read MoreElections Shape Local Leadership and Legislative Focus
Latest News Elections Shape Local Leadership and Legislative Focus Oct 21, 2025 New Orleans Mayoral and City Council Races The recent Oct. 11 elections in New Orleans reflected a clear mandate from the city’s voters. Helena Moreno was elected Mayor, while the City Council At-Large seats were won by JP Morrell (reelected with 66% of…
Read MoreLouisiana Restaurant Association to Host 4th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration in Baton Rouge
Latest News Louisiana Restaurant Association to Host 4th Annual Oktoberfest Celebration in Baton Rouge Oct 10, 2025 The Louisiana Restaurant Association (LRA) will host its 4th Annual Oktoberfest on Sunday, October 26, from 3 to 6 p.m. at Live Oak at Cedar Lodge, located in the heart of Baton Rouge. The community is invited to…
Read MoreTreasury Guidance on “No Tax on Tips”
Latest News Treasury Guidance on “No Tax on Tips” Sep 23, 2025 The U.S. Department of Treasury has released new guidance on how the recently enacted No Tax on Tips provision will apply to restaurant and hospitality workers. This provision allows eligible workers to deduct up to $25,000 of qualified tips per year from 2025…
Read MoreNew Orleans to Host 2026 Pastry World Cup Selections and Bocuse d’Or at LRA Showcase
Latest News New Orleans to Host 2026 Pastry World Cup Selections and Bocuse d’Or at LRA Showcase Sep 22, 2025 New Orleans & Company, Sirha Food, and the Louisiana Restaurant Association are bringing the Americas selections of the Pastry World Cup and Bocuse d’Or back to New Orleans in July 2026. For the first time,…
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