U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai released the 2024 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE Report). The report highlights challenges such as opaque regulations in key markets…
International Complications for U.S. Exports
…the folks in this room, on this panel, with FAS, USTR, USDA, we’re well equipped to handle the challenge.”Listen to Sabrina Halvorson’s program here. International Complications for U.S. Exports Sabrina…
USDA and USTR Seek New Trade Advisory Committee Members
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative are inviting applications for new members to join agricultural trade advisory committees. The Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee…
Almond Update: Global Opportunities for the Almond Industry
…stewardship for soil and water quality are already in place. “Part of what we are doing at USTR is to make sure that we are an advocate; a voice. That…
Leaders Say Battle Over Canadian Dairy Trade Policy Will Continue
…will continue exploring all avenues available to achieve that goal.” (USTR/WASHINGTON/Nov. 27, 2023) — On Friday, a dispute settlement panel established under the United States – Mexico – Canada Agreement…
Disappointment in USMCA Panel Ruling on Canadian Dairy Policy
…ruled in favor of obstruction of trade rather than trade facilitation.” The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) launched the dispute case in 2021. Efforts by USDEC and NMPF, in collaboration with…
India to Reduce Tariffs on More U.S. Ag Products
…USTR have focused on rebuilding trust and strengthening relationships with our global trading partners, including India, and working through the World Trade Organization and other venues to ensure that those…
McKalip Discusses Specialty Crops, GMO Corn, Dairy Trade at Summit
by Sabrina Halvorson The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is keeping specialty crops in focus for trade deals and working on disputes under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Chief Agricultural Negotiator…
Senators Ask White House for Enforcement Actions on USMCA
…Republican on the committee, sent the letter saying, “The Office of the USTR must continue pursuing full implementation and, where necessary, robust enforcement of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement.” They also noted…
Corn Growers Praise Biden Officials for Stance on Biotech Corn
…statement that came after the meeting, USTR and USDA said the changes offered by Mexico “are not sufficient and Mexico’s proposed approach, which is not grounded in science, still threatens…
Dairy Dispute with Canada Continues with Recent Action
An ongoing dairy dispute between the U.S. and Canada is being acted on by U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai. Another dispute settlement consultation is being requested under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada…
USDA and USTR Seek New Trade Advisory Committee Members
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) are accepting applications for new members to serve on agricultural trade advisory committees. Members of the…
New Chief Agriculture Negotiator Finally Confirmed by Senate
Doug McKalip has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new Chief Agriculture Negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). The position has been vacant for…
Industry Collaboration Helps Get Imported Grapefruit Standards Reinstated
…dynamics,” said Creamer. “We’re going through an evaluation right now working with the California Department of Food and Ag, and USDA, and USTR to remedy any potential deficiencies in the…