…is really unknown, some claim the word originates from the silver mines in Mexico in the 18th century, when taco referred to the little explosives workers used to extract the…
Mexico Says U.S. Proposals Would Threaten Free Ag Trade
…putting forth proposals for what it calls “seasonal windows” when it comes to agriculture trading with Mexico and Canada. The article says this type of a proposal would be a…
U.S. Yet to Propose NAFTA Dairy Fix
…of dairy farmers in New York and Wisconsin. The U.S.-based National Milk Producers Federation earlier this year, along with the Mexico dairy industry, called on negotiators to address Canada’s policy…
Froman Says NAFTA Withdraw a Very Real Prospect
…and NAFTA and the Korea agreement appear to be at the top of his list.” His comments came as negotiators from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are holding round three…
Is NAFTA Renegotiation Slowing Other Trade Deals?
…Union has been. Look at China, India, and other markets the U.S. has an interest in. Even Canada and Mexico are looking elsewhere.” From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting…
California Receives Funding to Boost Small Business Exports
…in foreign markets, – including China, Europe, Southeast Asia, and Mexico, – and encourage exports of information technologies, food and agricultural products, consumer goods and medical equipment. “Small businesses can…
NAFTA Talks Head to Canada Next Week
…through September 27th. The meeting follows the first set of talks in Washington, D.C., and the second round of talks held in Mexico City, Mexico earlier this month. However, rounds…
California Avocados Delicate Relationship With NAFTA
Some industry groups claim the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has hurt California growers because of unfair competition from Mexico. That is not the case for the avocado industry,…
Lighthizer: NAFTA Negotiation at Warp Speed, May Not Be Successful
…conclude the negotiations with Canada and Mexico by the end of this year. He refused to answer any questions about whether the administration planned to propose a “sunset” provision to…
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…
UC to Host Washington Forum on NAFTA Future
…of the North American Free Trade Agreement and the state of U.S.-Mexico relations. UC President Janet Napolitano and Alejandro Poiré, dean of the School of Social Sciences and Government at…
Strong Numbers for American Beef Exports
…America. Mexico was again the second-largest importer of American beef, increasing the quantity by 2 percent but dropping in value by 2 percent. Canada remained the fourth-largest market, with exports…
NAFTA Renegotiation Could Send Avocado Prices Soaring
…states: “Once seasonal tariffs are put in place for tomatoes, for example, Mexico or Canada may initiate trade cases of their own on any of a wide range of U.S….
NAFTA Round Two Concludes in Mexico City
…deal can be completed by the end of this year, many see the slow progress as an indication of a much longer negotiation process. Mexico’s top agriculture official told Bloomberg,…