21.   It is buying American apples for the first time.

22.   It was her first American apple ever.

23.   It was the first time many had seen an American apple.

24.   Mexico announced the tariff increase on Monday, saying American apples are being sold at artificially low prices.

25.   The government said Monday it will double import duties on American apples it claims are being sold at artificially low prices.

26.   This season, which lasts until June, is the first in which American apples have been allowed into Japan.

27.   Japan, bowing to US pressure, agreed last year that it would lift the ban on American apples.

28.   The first cargoes of American apples arrived at Japanese ports Thursday after the lifting of an import ban, annoying local fruit growers.