…and Mexico. Canada’s Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland is away from the talks, attending a meeting in Singapore this week. If Mexico and the U.S. can agree on auto rules of…
U.S., Mexico, Leaving Canada behind in NAFTA Talks
The United States and Mexico are progressing on the North American Free Trade Agreement re-negotiations, leaving Canada behind, for now. Top trade officials from Mexico are in the U.S. this…
NAFTA Renegotiation Showing Signs of Progress
The U.S. and Mexico are nearing an agreement on the trade of automobiles as part of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation effort. Politico reports the U.S. and…
Lighthizer Testimony: NAFTA Deal Possible in August
…of Mexico would have to sign off on it after he takes office. Lighthizer says Canada may be the sticking point in reaching a new NAFTA agreement. “My hope is…
Agri View: Genetically, What is a Fruit?
…Spain. Not California. Not Florida. I read from a 3 page list of other uncommon, and mostly unknown, facts about fruits and vegetables. Those that everybody eat at one time…
USDA Invites Comments on the Implementation of the e-Connectivity Pilot Program
…law and are therefore under development. See page 52 of the legislation for the full text (PDF, 2 MB). USDA is seeking input as we develop the rules and requirements…
NAFTA Back in the Spotlight
The Mexican negotiating team is back in Washington to continue the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation after talks among the U.S., Mexico, and Canada stalled two months ago….
Groups Comment on Farmer Aid Package
…in critical markets such as Mexico and China – our top two export markets by volume last year – have placed American pig farmers and their families in dire financial…
Celebrating National Tequila Day
…exact and takes up to 12 to mature enough to make Tequila. While it’s the national drink of Mexico, it’s also widely consumed in America. There are a number of…
Senate to Hold Trade Hearing This Week
…administration members at the center of the president’s trade strategy that’s led to retaliatory tariffs from China, Mexico, Canada, the European Union, and others. Many of those tariffs are hitting…
Agri View: Beef Exports Challenged
…U.S. cattlemen, the largest producers in the world, are also the world’s largest exporters of beef. Japan and South Korea are the biggest importers. Followed by Canada and Mexico. When…
Farm Bureau Response to Navarro’s ‘Rounding Error’ Statement
…ranchers are looking for reasons to be optimistic about the current trade situation. We need a win. We must wrap up this trade war quickly, complete the negotiations with Mexico…
Perdue: Tariffs not the Ultimate Answer
…attention” so both teams “play by the same rules.” Politico reports that Perdue recognized retaliation by China, Mexico, Canada and the European Union to Trump’s tariffs was causing pain in…
Canada Dairy Group Expresses Need to be Vigilant Regarding Trade
…for the whole sector, to speak with one voice.” Industry leaders warn “Canadian dairy is in the sights of the U.S. government in NAFTA renegotiations,” adding “we now need to…
