…which has a unique relationship with Mexican imports. “I would take exception with the thought that the California avocado industry is a ‘posterchild’ if you will, of the harm of…
Lighthizer Presses Taiwan on Ag Trade Barriers
…in 2016, the 15th largest agricultural export market. Overall, the United States is Thailand’s third largest source of imports, after China and Japan. Top U.S. ag exports to Thailand include…
Senators Want Action on Brazil Ethanol Tariff
A group of Midwestern Senators is urging U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to respond to Brazil’s 20 percent ethanol tariff on imports over 600 million liters, or 158 million gallons….
Mexico Considering Protections in NAFTA
A potential counterproposal by Mexico could limit pork leg imports from the United States under the North American Free Trade Agreement. As renegotiation efforts continue, Mexico may counter a proposal…
Higher Ag Exports in 2017 and a Trade Surplus Next Year
…modest increases in imports. The USDA says the increase reflects stronger economic conditions around the world. It’s also coming about because of the lower value of the U.S. dollar, which…
European Court Rules Against GMO Ban
…this unscientific approach has led to a patchwork of unscientific restrictions on EU imports and cultivation of biotech crops by member states.” Those restrictions or prohibitions were put in place…
Secretary Perdue Announces USDA Improvements
…the U.S. to export rice to that market for the first time ever. In addition, South Korea has lifted its ban on imports of U.S. poultry and poultry products, including…
American Biofuels Producers Demand U.S. Government Respond to Brazilian Tariff
…imports, a trade barrier that threatens over $750 million in U.S. exports and American jobs. On August 23, 2017, Brazil’s Chamber of Foreign Trade imposed an immediate two-year tariff-rate quota…
Vietnam Reopens Market to U.S. DDGS Exports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced that the government of Vietnam has notified the U.S. that it will resume imports…
Rabobank: Cattle Herd Expansion to Continue
…With domestic consumption not able to keep up with production increases, exports will become more important, and imports should stay lower. Rabobank is projecting the U.S. to be a net…
Saudi Arabia Nearly Doubles U.S. Corn Imports In 2016/2017
The U.S. Grains Council says Saudi Arabia has nearly doubled purchases of U.S. corn this marketing year due to a combination of favorable government policy shifts, competitive prices and market…
Brazil Slaps Tariff on U.S. Ethanol
The Brazilian Agriculture Minister announced on Wednesday that the country’s Chamber of Foreign Trade approved a recommendation to impose a 20 percent tariff on U.S. ethanol imports after a 600…
RFA, USGC, Growth Energy Statement On Brazil Decision To Impose U.S. Ethanol Import Tariff
…imports after a 600 million liter tariff rate quota. Local media are reporting this TRQ would be in place for the following two years, stymying access to a large and…
ISU Study Shows No Impact of RFS on Greenhouse Gasses
…Standard (RFS) has substantially benefited the U.S. economy by lowering gasoline and crude oil prices, cutting crude oil imports, adding value to U.S.-produced agricultural commodities, and reducing U.S. greenhouse gas…