A deadline for Mexico to explain their trade decisions. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Doug McKalip, the new agriculture trade boss in the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office, …
Another Record Year for American Dairy Exports
U.S. dairy exports achieved new value and volume milestones in 2022. Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture reports that exports of dairy products passed $9 billion for the first …
Another USMCA Dispute Panel Sought Due to Canadian Dairy Policies
The U.S. is establishing another dispute panel in relation to Canadian dairy policies, according to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai. At issue is Canada’s dairy tariff-rate quota (TRQ) allocation measures …
Senators Ask White House for Enforcement Actions on USMCA
The top members of the Senate’s Finance Committee sent a letter to the White House asking the administration to pursue enforcement action against Canada and Mexico under the USMCA. Inside …
Senate Ag Plans Hearings on Farm Bill Trade and Horticulture Titles
The leadership of the Senate Agriculture Committee Wednesday announced a set of farm bill hearings. Senators Debbie Stabenow and John Boozman will hold the first hearing on February 1, titled. …
Corn Growers Praise Biden Officials for Stance on Biotech Corn
Some national praise from the National Corn Growers Association. That’s Coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) praised the Biden administration for issuing an …
NASDA Conducts Vietnam Trade Mission
Exploring trade opportunities with Vietnam. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) members and leadership traveled to Vietnam last week. The …
NOAA Proposes Seafood Import Monitoring Expansion
Proposed changes for seafood imports. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced a proposed rule to expand the Seafood Import …
United States and Taiwan to Hold Trade Negotiations
The United States and Taiwan will hold an in-person negotiating round for the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade in Taipei. The negotiations are under the American Institute in Taiwan and …
Baby Formula Imports Face Tariffs Again in 2023
Baby formula importers face changes again this year. That’s coming up on This Land of Ours. Baby formula imports into the U.S. will be subject to tariffs again this year …
U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace
The USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) released a report titled “U.S. Beef Exports to East Asia on a Record Pace.” Despite economic uncertainties brought on by COVID, continued global supply …
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 …