Japan’s Prime Minister told the nation’s parliament this week he is open to a bilateral trade agreement with the United States. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (sheen-zoh ah-bay) says he is …
Trudeau Talks Dairy Trade with House Speaker Ryan
House Speaker Paul Ryan says he asked Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (True-doh) regarding Canadian market access for U.S. dairy producers. The Wisconsin Republican met with Trudeau Monday as part …
Trump Tells Canada to Expect Only “Tweaking” of NAFTA
During his visit with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (true-doh), U.S. President Donald Trump said there would only be “tweaking” needed to the North American Free Trade Agreement. Sponsored ContentLet’s …
China, New Zealand to Hold Free Trade Talks
China and New Zealand will hold a series of meetings to promote free trade amid growing concerns over U.S. trade protectionism. The Strait Times, a Singapore-based newspaper, reports officials from …
Japan Trade Talks Assigned to Pence
President Donald Trump has assigned Vice President Mike Pence to lead economic dialogue with Japan following meetings with Japan’s Prime Minister. Trump and Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe (Sheen-zoh-ah bay) …
USGC, RFA, Growth Energy Urge Administration to Address China Trade Tariffs on Ethanol, DDGs
In a letter to President Donald Trump this week, the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) and Growth Energy are asking for help “in urgently addressing China’s recent implementation …
January Dairy Market Report
The January Dairy Market Report is now available. Continued growth in domestic butter and cheese consumption, coupled with further recovery of world prices for skim milk powder and whey, strengthened …
Agriculture Groups Stress Importance of Trade
More than 80 agriculture groups signed off on a letter to President Donald Trump Tuesday, calling on the administration to reduce and eliminate tariffs and other restrictive agricultural policies in …
Trump Urged To Start Trade Talks With Japan
Ahead of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s state visit here, the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association and the National Pork Producers Council urged President Trump to begin negotiations on a free …
U.S. Rejection of TPP Creates Opportunities for Canada
Pork industry leaders from Canada say the rejection of the Trans-Pacific Partnership by the United States could create new export opportunities for Canada’s pork producers. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk …
Trump: Change NAFTA to NAFFTA
President Donald Trump has suggested changing the acronym of the North American Free Trade Agreement when renegotiating the trade deal. Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef On …
Tomato Growers Evaluate Domestic, Export Markets
Tomatoes are supposed to be good for you, so why did a hospital send patients home with instructions to avoid tomatoes? Sponsored ContentLet’s Talk Livestock Risk Protection For Those Beef …
Trump Trade Policies Good for New Zealand?
The New Zealand trade envoy says a Donald Trump presidency might be good for his country. Special Agricultural Trade Envoy Mike Petersen says, “He (Trump) is really strong on holding …
Cargill Chief: NAFTA in “Good Place”
As Cargill Chair and CEO David MacLennan looks at the North American Free Trade Agreement, pulling out of the deal would have a “chilling effect on the already depressed agricultural …