…work on.” There were several significant trade opportunities that emerged in 2019. The easing of trade tensions between the U.S. and China, combined with the progress made on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada…
Senate Committee Approves USMCA-Ag Groups Respond
…from unleashing the competitiveness of America’s farmers and ranchers with our two largest trading partners thanks to today’s Senate Finance Committee vote. The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement will protect our valuable…
As World Celebrates New Year, American Cattlemen Celebrate New Trade Deals
…to improve access to lucrative international markets like China – and to finalize approval of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as soon as possible in 2020. Happy New Year! Source: National…
Reviewing the Impact of Numerous 2019 Trade Developments
…are hopeful that the momentum of positive change can carry forth into 2020. One of the most substantial changes for 2019 was the progress of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The…
Groups Respond to Passage of USMCA
House Vote on Trade Agreement Encourages Farmers (CAFB) — Now that the House of Representatives has approved the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the California Farm Bureau Federation said it would urge…
USMCA Vote Moves Deal Closer to Ratification
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) continues forward progress with the House of Representatives passing the trade deal by a large margin. The USMCA vote was 385 to 41 in favor of…
Trump Administration Taking on New Trade Front
President Donald Trump expressed his intention to address a new trade front after significant improvement was made with Chinese trade relations, as well as forward progress achieved with the U.S.-Mexico-Canada…
Proactive IPM Projects Tackle Weevils, Leafminers, Midges
…the state. The first project out of UC Riverside will look at Avocado Seed and Stem Feeding Weevils. These weevils feed directly on avocados and are native to Mexico. The…
California Farm Bureau Welcomes Agreement on USMCA
…United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The USMCA will reduce barriers to trade throughout North America. “We’ve been advocating for months for a vote on the USMCA, so we’re happy the White House…
Groups Stress Swift Passage Needed for USMCA
…National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Mexico Approves USMCA Revisions; NPPC Calls for Congressional Vote This Year (NPPC) — Mexico approved U.S. changes to the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) trade agreement, paving the way…
Farm Bureau President Pledges Sustained Advocacy for Agriculture
…vote before the end of the year on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on trade. He counseled farm groups to work together in assuring production of nutritious food products. “It’s not about…
Cattlemen Celebrate Finalization of Trade Deal With Japan
…gradually lower the tariff on U.S. beef from 38.5 percent to 9 percent. This will keep U.S. beef on a level playing field with imports from Australia, Canada, Mexico, and…
NCBA Seeks Clarity and Consistency in Beef Origin Labeling Practices
…tariffs from Mexico or Canada that have already been approved by the WTO. NCBA believes that other recent efforts to address these concerns by Congress or other industry groups —…
USMCA Ratification Appears Within Reach Before Year’s End
While some political obstacles still need to be worked through, it appears that a vote on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) may finally be on the horizon. The agricultural industry has…