…Politico that the U.S. is “pretty frustrated with Canada,” accusing them of “foot-dragging.” President Trump has announced his desire previously to wrap up talks with Mexico before reaching an agreement…
Trade Aid for Farmers Could Start Late September
The aid package announced to offset harm by the Trump administration’s trade policy for agriculture could be ready to go by October, according to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. While in…
U.S. Chamber: Trade Aid for All Could Cost $39 Billion
…a $12 billion aid package to lessen the burden of trade disputes by the Trump administration. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce calls farmers and ranchers the “hardest hit” by Trump’s…
NAFTA Renegotiation Showing Signs of Progress
…Washington, D.C. this week to continue the talks. However, other issues within the negotiations, including a sunset provision and dispute settlement, along with dairy trade, remain unsettled. President Trump has…
Letter Urges Trump to Rejoin TPP
…2011 to promote the benefits of free markets and a free society. The group launched an advertising campaign this week against President Trump’s trade policy and ongoing trade war with…
In Argentina, Perdue Welcomes U.S. Pork Back to Market
…of American pork products, they will only want more. This is a great day for our agriculture community and an example of how the Trump Administration is committed to supporting…
EU Insists Agriculture Not a Part of Trade Truce with Trump
The European Union (EU) says that the proposed trade talks with the United States wouldn’t include farming. The website Business Times Dot Com says this directly contradicts what President Donald…
Trump to Approve Year-Round E15 Soon
President Trump says his administration is “very close” to approving the year-round sale of the E15 blend of ethanol very soon. During a trip to Iowa on Thursday, Trump told…
Groups Want “Fake Meat” Regulated by USDA
Seven groups that represent meat and poultry producers, as well as processors, wrote a letter to President Trump asking him to place cell-cultured protein products under USDA regulation. The meat…
USDA Invites Comments on the Implementation of the e-Connectivity Pilot Program
…DC 20250. Please state that your comments refer to Docket No. RUS-18-TELECOM-0004. In April 2017, President Donald J. Trump established the Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity to…
NAFTA Back in the Spotlight
…into two bilateral deals with the U.S. in spite of President Trump’s repeated comments that the U.S. could reach a deal with Mexico first. From the National Association of Farm…
Trade Assistance Details Still Being Worked Out
The Trump Administration announced its $12 billion plan to help farmers struggling under the escalating trade wars. Politico says there are still important details to be worked out, including just…
U.S., EU to Talk Trade
President Donald Trump says the U.S. and the European Union should drop all tariffs, subsidies, and barriers. This comes as EU trade officials were set to meet with him on…
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
…more than 5.5 million Farm Bureau members. National Pork Producers Council The National Pork Producers Council commends President Trump for taking steps to provide much-needed relief to American farmers in…