China’s Finance Ministry has announced a new 34% tariff on all U.S. imports, effective April 10. The move is a direct response to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump,…
Bill Introduced to Limit Presidential Authority to Impose Tariffs
USA and China trade war caused by the US tariffs on agriculture goods, steel and aluminum. DepositPhotos image A bill has been introduced to limit the president’s authority to impose…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-04-25
…on China, 24% on Japan, and 20% on the EU. Ford Motor Company is moving four factories back to the U.S., creating 25,000 jobs. The EU is considering a response…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
…across-the-board tariff in addition to reciprocal duties that will apply to specific trade partners, including China, the European Union, India, Japan and South Korea. This is in addition to the…
U.S. Beef Sales to China Plummet as Export Registrations Expire
U.S. beef sales to China have sharply declined, according to government data released Thursday, after Beijing allowed export registrations for hundreds of American meat facilities to lapse. The situation is…
Farmers Raise Concerns Over Proposed USTR Shipping Fees
The U.S. Trade Representative’s Office (USTR) has launched an investigation into China’s dominance in maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding. As a result, the agency has proposed new measures, including fees of…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 03-26-25
…Panamax-sized ships and $1.20 per bushel for smaller vessels. The Trump administration’s Section 301 rule targets China’s market share, with 48% of bulk vessels being Chinese-built. Additionally, the conversation touched…
Farmers for Free Trade Sounding Alarm over Another Trade War
USA and China trade war caused by the US tariffs on agriculture goods, steel and aluminum. DepositPhotos image Last week, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced USDA is issuing up…
Proposed Fees on Chinese-Linked Ships Could Increase Costs for U.S. Farmers
A proposal from the Trump administration to impose new fees on ocean carriers with ties to China could significantly impact American farmers and ranchers by increasing export costs, according to…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 03-18-25
…level the playing field by promoting U.S. ship use and preventing China’s market power over global supply chains. They also discuss the broader implications for trade, labor costs, and the…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 03-13-25
…He predicted five major processors remaining, with 200 growers. Turkey is the top raisin producer, followed by Iran and China. Barcarian highlighted the industry’s consolidation and the need for vertical…
China Hits Back at U.S. Tariffs, Retaliates Against Canada
DepositPhotos image China has hit back this week at Trump’s new tariffs with duties of its own, targeted at sensitive U.S. farm goods. The U.S.’s third-biggest Ag export market, China…
Consumers Concerned About Tariffs and Rising Food Prices
…China have heightened worries about rising prices. According to the Gardner Food and Agricultural Policy Survey, most consumers—regardless of political affiliation—expect tariffs to drive up food costs. Among Democratic respondents,…
Senators Urge Trump to Reconsider Tariffs
…who rely on agricultural trade. The tariffs on China and Canada, they argue, will hinder farmers’ ability to sell their products, drive up production costs, and place an added financial…