An announcement from the Office of the United States Trade Representative indicates that Turkey and India will both be removed from a trade preference program afforded by the U.S. The …
Optimism for the Future of American Cotton in China
American cotton As negotiations between the U.S. and China continue, there is optimism for American cotton having a successful future in China. The House Ways and Means Committee held a …
WTO Officially Acknowledges Chinese Subsidies Violate Rules
The World Trade Organization (WTO) has now officially ruled in favor of the U.S. in a complaint related to Chinese subsidies for agricultural products. The WTO dispute settlement panel found …
President Trump Announces Tariff Deadline Extension
President Donald Trump recently announced a tariff deadline extension for imports coming from China amidst ongoing trade discussions. March 1 had originally been the deadline for further escalation of tariffs …
Tomato Trade Agreement with Mexico Ends Amidst Dumping Complaints
The Department of Commerce recently announced that the U.S. will be withdrawing from the 2013 Suspension Agreement on Fresh Tomatoes from Mexico. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross indicated in a statement …
The Growing Market of the Dominican Republic
Over the past decade the Dominican Republic has continued to grow into an important market for U.S. goods. In 2017 exports of American products increased one percent from the year …
Recent U.S., China Talks Provide Hope for Trade Resolution
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said last week’s trade talks between President Trump and Chinese officials were in, “good spirit.” Progress can still be made but a letter delivered by China’s Vice-Premier …
Groups Comment on State of the Union Address
Source: USDA U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding President Donald J. Trump’s State of the Union address: “President Trump provided a unifying, hopeful vision for …
China Makes Another Significant Soybean Purchase
China made a pledge to make another significant soybean purchase at a recent meeting between U.S. and Chinese officials. China’s Vice Premier and lead trade negotiator Liu He made the …
California to Receive Significant Amount of Trade Promotion Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will be awarding $200 million to 57 different organizations through the Agricultural Trade Promotion Program (ATP). The program is intended to enhance further expansion …
USDA looks to “Everybody That Eats” for Market Opportunities
While making a visit to the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Convention in New Orleans, United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Purdue talked about trade. He mentioned there is work …
Farmers, Ranchers Need USMCA
The following statement can be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “Farmers need the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), and the sooner the better. U.S. agriculture needs strong …
Study Shows Trade Agreements by Competitors will Threaten U.S. Dairy Exports to Japan
A study released by the U.S. Dairy Export Council projects that new trade agreements between Japan and other countries will put U.S. dairy exports at a competitive disadvantage, resulting in …
Groups Urge Administration To Lift Metals Tariffs
A diverse, ad hoc coalition of more than 45 groups representing many sectors of the U.S. economy joined the National Pork Producers Council in calling for an end to U.S. tariffs on …