Everett Griner talks about how trade and politics directly impacting jobs on the farm, and farming in today’s Agri View. The uncertainty of the future of NAFTA has a lot …
South Korea Adopts New Poultry Import Policy
The South Korean Ministry of Agriculture has adopted a new regionalization policy that is good news for the U.S. poultry and egg industry. The new policy prevents a countrywide ban …
Senate Finance Committee Wants to Talk Trade, Tariffs
The Senate Finance Committee will hold a hearing next Thursday, March 22, regarding the Trump Administration’s trade policy. The Hagstrom Report says that U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer will be …
Countries Asking U.S. for Tariff Exemptions
European Union Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom is continuing to petition the United States for exemptions to the upcoming steel and aluminum tariffs. Politico quotes her as saying the tariffs will …
USDA Announces Regionalization Agreement with South Korea
Help Protect U.S. Trade During HPAI Detections The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced an agreement with the government of South Korea that significantly reduces negative impacts on trade …
Mexico Seeks Closing Seven NAFTA Chapters in Next Round
Trade officials in Mexico say they hope to close seven chapters in the next round of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Talks, planned for Washington, D.C. next month. Mexico …
Cranberries Targeted by EU in Trade Spat
The European Union classifies cranberries as a retaliation target in response to President Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs. Bloomberg reports cranberries are among a basket of all-American goods, from peanut …
Trump Wants China to Cut Trade Deficit by $100 Billion
The White House has asked China to come up with a plan that would cut $100 billion off the trade deficit it currently has with the U.S. An administration official …
USDA Under Secretary Remains Optimistic on Trade Despite Tariffs
While U.S. agriculture braces for possible retaliation against American tariffs on steel and aluminum, a USDA Under Secretary remains optimistic about the future of trade. AgriMarketing Dot Com says the …
Farmers for Free Trade Launching $500,000 Ad Campaign on Trade
Farmers for Free Trade is gearing up for a half-million-dollar ad campaign for a new television ad warning against the aggressive trade policies of President Trump. Farmers for Free Trade …
U.S. Will Engage With TPP-11 Countries Regarding Fair Trade
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says the United States will engage TPP-11 members, emphasizing a need for “fairness” in expanding trade relationships with nations involved in the pact. TPP-11, now …
Business, Farm, Union Groups React to Trump’s Tariffs
Reaction to the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports has been mixed among different sectors of the economy. The Hagstrom Report says Business Roundtable President and CEO Joshua Bolten calls …
Mexico, Canada Don’t Want Tariff Exemptions Tied to NAFTA
Mexico and Canada were happy to hear about President’s Trump’s willingness to exclude them from tariffs on steel and aluminum exports to the U.S. However, they expect any talks about …
Dairy Export Market Relies on NAFTA
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a significant piece of the American dairy export market. An analysis conducted by Informa Economics identifies the free trade agreement as a …