…action from the White House. We’ve already heard from China that U.S. soybeans are among the prime targets for retaliation.” AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka argues that there is no danger…
Trump Unveils Steel and Aluminum Tariff Plan
…the tariffs could trigger a trade war between the U.S. and the European Union and China, among others. Despite a large pushback by U.S. industry and trading partners, Trump is…
Trump Considering Trade Protection Measures Against China
…to Beijing for its alleged theft of intellectual property. An announcement by the U.S. Trade Representative’s office investigation into China’s intellectual property practices is expected in the coming weeks, setting…
AEM’s Slater: Trump Tariffs Won’t Help U.S. Manufacturers ‘Win’ Again
…competitors in China, India and Mexico will get a free pass to use the cheapest input materials they can find,” Slater continued. “If President Trump wants to boost domestic steel…
WTO Worried About Trade Wars Resulting from Trump Tariffs
…announcement which countries the tariffs would apply to. However, it did trigger an outcry from U.S. allies like Canada, the European Union, Mexico, and Australia, as well as China, the…
European Union Will Hit Back Against U.S. Tariffs
…aimed at China, Malmstrom says global overcapacity caused by non-market based production was a problem. However, Malmstrom also says Trump’s response was wrong, adding that this can only be addressed…
Senate Confirms Key USTR Nominees
…Agricultural Negotiator, Dennis Shea as Deputy USTR (Geneva) and C. J. Mahoney as Deputy USTR (Investment, Services, Labor, Environment, Africa, China, and the Western Hemisphere). Earlier this year, the NCC…
Ag Groups Concerned About Trade Retaliation
…approach on trade, putting U.S. agricultural exports in the crosshairs,” Kuehl says. “We’ve already seen China discussing tariffs on sorghum, while the EU and China have both indicated they will…
USDA Projecting Strong Red Meat, Poultry Exports
…to rise slowly again. Despite the modest export growth, the U.S. share of global exports will likely decline. China is expected to bump the U.S. from the top spot as…
China Removes Duties On US Chicken
…imposed in 2015. The World Trade Organization in January required China to remove the duties, which were first imposed in 2010. Regarding the possible reopening of the China market to…
Significant Growth Expected for Ice Cream Sales
…is also poised for continued growth. China and India are also expected to boost sales due to the larger consumer base in those countries. China became the largest market in…
Sorghum Producers Look into Chinese Anti-Dumping Investigation
The National Sorghum Producers are looking at how to respond to China’s announcement of anti-dumping and countervailing duties investigations into imports of U.S. sorghum. China’s Ministry of Commerce made the…
Foreign Competitors Increasing Spending on Ag Exports
…their spending on ag export promotion while China and Brazil have tripled their investment. Tom Sleight, U.S. Grains Council CEO, says increasing competition is one reason why organizations that participate…
New Records for U.S. Beef Export Value, Pork Export Volume in 2017
…value ($884.1 million). After China’s mid-year lifting of its ban on U.S. beef, exports to China totaled 3,020 mt valued at $31 million. While eligible supplies remain limited due to…