…out the ethanol mandate and reduce the amount of ethanol in American fuel by up to one billion gallons. It would also help farmers return cornfields to pasture and wildlife…
Business, Farm, Union Groups React to Trump’s Tariffs
…imported steel and aluminum. Higher production costs mean higher prices, making American products more expensive, thereby putting American jobs at risk.” The Farmers for Free Trade Coalition says it expects…
Mexico, Canada Don’t Want Tariff Exemptions Tied to NAFTA
…a possible permanent exemption to take place outside of the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations. Politico quotes the Mexican Economy Ministry in a release that says, “The process of…
Cap on Conventional Ethanol RINs Will Reduce Biodiesel Market
…resulting harm to millions of workers in U.S. agriculture and livestock production, as well as American consumers. President Trump can sniff out a good deal from a bogus one, and…
Dairy Export Market Relies on NAFTA
The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) is a significant piece of the American dairy export market. An analysis conducted by Informa Economics identifies the free trade agreement as a…
Canada Staying Calm and Constructive Amidst Trade Talks
…rolled out by Trump includes exemptions for Canada and Mexico, if the three nations agree to a fair North American Free Trade Agreement. The mood by Canada reflects comments by…
Coalition Formed to Fight Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
…for Competitive Steel and Aluminum Trade this week. The coalition includes industrial and agriculture groups, such as the National Pork Producers Council, The American Soybean Association and U.S. Wheat Associates….
Trump Considering Trade Protection Measures Against China
…between Chinese goods imported to the U.S. and American goods exported to China last year reached $375.2 billion, an eight percent jump from $347 billion in 2016. From the National…
Former Ag Secretary to Run for Senate Seat
…Senate seat. Espy was the first African-American to hold the Agriculture Secretary position. The Hagstrom Report points out the Espy was indicted for receiving improper gifts in 1997, but was…
Trump Tells Canada he wants “Fair” NAFTA Deal
President Donald Trump told Canada he wants a fair North American Free Trade Agreement. Speaking over the phone earlier this week to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Trump said he…
Ag Producer Sentiment Improves; but Uncertainty about the Future of NAFTA Looms
…have not changed over the course of the last year. A new survey question regarding the likelihood of the U.S. withdrawing from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) agreement…
No Tariff Exceptions for Canada/Mexico
…from the tariffs will be if they sign a new North American Free Trade Agreement that’s better for America. “Canada must treat American farmers better and Mexico must stop drugs…
Grain, Dairy Markets Worried About Trade War
…Agriculture Dot Com says America’s partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement will likely be hit the hardest. “Will there be exemptions,” Haney asked. “From what I’ve read, the…
NAFTA Round Seven Wrapped Up Monday and Facing More Questions
The seventh round of talks to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) wrapped up Monday in Mexico City. The three countries have taken some incremental steps toward agreements…