…the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), expanding market access channels in Asia, and preventing the loss of common food names. “We welcome Mr. Lighthizer’ s confirmation…
Secretary Perdue Announces Creation of Undersecretary for Trade
…report on the USDA website (PDF, 706 KB). USDA employees and members of the public may comment on the reorganization plan by visiting this page hosted by the White House….
Agriculture Vulnerable Amid Trade Risks
U.S. agriculture stands to lose big if a trade dispute with Mexico or Canada surfaces. CoBank CEO Tom Halverson told Bloomberg News recently that agriculture is in a “vulnerable position.”…
U.S. Views NAFTA Less Favorable than Canada, Mexico
…of Mexicans call the agreement good for Mexico. The research indicates that the differences in views may in part reflect the fact that both Canada and Mexico run merchandise trade…
White House Staffer Called Canada to Sway Trump on NAFTA
…Multiple media outlets say the call came when Trump was preparing an executive order to end the free trade agreement between the U.S., Canada and Mexico. White House staff apparently…
U.S. on Path to Sustainable Commercial Fishing Waters
…and Market forces affected fisheries in other regions, such as in the Gulf of Mexico, where revenue for shrimp landings decreased due to high inventories, dampening prices for both domestic…
Canada, Mexico, Eyeing Trade Markets Beyond U.S.
…Agreement members, Canada and Mexico, are considering non-U.S. markets, including China, to grow their economies in the future. The moves come as President Donald Trump promises a renegotiation of NAFTA,…
Perdue Continues Midwest Outreach
…had written him a 17-page speech, Perdue asked the crowd, “Would you rather have me do that or talk from my heart?” His message was similar to the message he…
Canada Offers Potential U.S. Ethanol Export Growth
…two nations under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Representatives from USGC, Growth Energy, the Renewable Fuels Association and USDA/FAS discussed ethanol policy, usage and benefits with Canadian officials…
Avian Influenza Found in Mexico
The World Organization for Animal Health reports that highly contagious H7N3 avian influenza was confirmed Thursday at a farm in west-central Mexico. The virus was discovered in a flock of…
Federal Policies on Rural Issues Gain Attention
…Trade Agreement, rather than withdraw the U.S. from the agreement with Canada and Mexico. Upon hearing initial news that Trump was considering withdrawal from NAFTA, Moore said, “All of us…
Record Volume for U.S. Pork Exports in March; Beef Exports Remain Strong
…demand from Mexico is especially important for U.S. ham prices, but pork variety meat exports to Mexico also posted a strong first quarter, increasing 14 percent in volume (37,596 mt)…
2016 California Wine Sales in U.S. Hit New Record
…for $685 million; followed by Canada, $431 million; Hong Kong, $99 million; Japan, $87 million; China, $82 million; Mexico, $24 million; South Korea, $23 million; Switzerland, $19 million; Singapore, $14…
Response to Environment and Climate Change Canada’s paper on Clean Fuel Standard
…expected in the years ahead. The U.S. and Canada also benefit from free trade preferences under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which has paved the way for significant…
