…noted that he has been working with USTR Lighthizer in working out a solution. The EU does not want to impose tariffs but will do so if necessary. Lighthizer also…
US Officials Addressing Canadian Rules for Romaine Testing
…with Canadian officials to address the issue. The U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR), as well as the California Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (LGMA), are also…
Farm City Newsday Wednesday, 10-07-20
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show covers soybeans proving to be a viable material for concrete sealant, USTR Chief Negotiator…
Plans Outlined to Support American Producers of Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
Federal agencies have outlined plans to help protect American producers from threats created by foreign imports of fresh fruits and vegetables. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), the…
USTR Eases USMCA Concerns: ‘We’re Ready to Go’
…recent House Ways and Means Committee hearing. Several members had questions related to how the U.S. intends to enforce the agreed-upon terms of the trade deal. “USTR has taken the…
Implementation of Chinese Trade Agreement Continues Making Headway
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) have indicated that the Chinese trade agreement is continuing to make progress despite setbacks related to COVID-19. Headway…
USMCA Implementation Scheduled for July 1
…to hold off on implementing the new trade agreement. “Under President Trump’s leadership, USTR will continue working to ensure a smooth implementation of the USMCA so that American workers and…
Ag Groups Respond to Senate Passage of USMCA
…to reap the full benefits of the agreement negotiated by Ambassador Lighthizer and the negotiating teams at USTR and USDA. “USMCA makes important strides to break down trade barriers, opening…
Ag Groups Respond to Phase One Trade Deal Signing
…Transfer: The Technology Transfer chapter sets out binding and enforceable obligations to address several of the unfair technology transfer practices of China that were identified in USTR’s Section 301 investigation….
Tariffs on EU Ag Products Coming After WTO Ruling
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) indicated plans to impose tariffs on goods coming from the European Union (EU) which are scheduled to take effect beginning October 18. …
President Trump Signs U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement. Ag Groups Respond
…major milestone for wheat growers,” said National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) President and Lavon, Tex., farmer Ben Scholz. “We would like to thank staff and leaders at USTR, USDA,…
Ag Groups Celebrate Trade Agreement with Japan
…the Administration that a “trade deal in principal” has been reached between the United States and Japan. This announcement by U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer that a preliminary agreement…
NCBA Hails Increased Access to European Markets for U.S. Beef
…treated cattle program that was established in 1999. USTR estimates that this quota will increase annual U.S. beef sales in Europe from $150 million to $420 million in year seven….
U.S. Beef Gains New Market Access in Morocco
…beef and beef products. Morocco had prohibited imports of U.S. beef. Under the leadership of USTR Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Amb. Gregg Doud and the direction of U.S. Department of Agriculture’s…