…being made on several issue-specific tables of the negotiations. The U.S., Canada, and Mexico’s top negotiators were meeting late in the week to continue discussions. The talks have moved slowly…
Southwest U.S. Producers Facing an Expanding Drought
…what’s expected to be more warm and dry weather through the spring. The Federal Drought Map shows conditions worsening over portions of New Mexico and Arizona. All of Nevada and…
Lighthizer Hopeful of New NAFTA Deal
…NAFTA members can “get something done in principle in the next little bit.” He acknowledged there is a short window to reach an agreement, as Mexico will hold summer elections…
More U.S. Trading Partners Exempted from Tariffs
…set to take effect on Friday. Canada and Mexico had already been exempted from the tariffs. The president agreed that “based on a certain set of criteria, that some countries…
John Deere Concerned About Trade Retaliation
…American agricultural products. CEO Sam Allen says, “If China no longer buys U.S. soybeans or Mexico no longer purchases U.S. corn, that would be really bad for our customers and…
U.S. Talking With Other Countries About Tariff Exemptions
…the U.S. trade agreement with South Korea, known as KORUS. The U.S. has already granted tariff exemptions for Canada and Mexico. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Mexico Seeks Closing Seven NAFTA Chapters in Next Round
Trade officials in Mexico say they hope to close seven chapters in the next round of North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) Talks, planned for Washington, D.C. next month. Mexico…
Study: Trump Tariffs to Cost an Estimated 24,000 Agriculture Jobs
…sectors. The new report says the updated figure takes into account threats of retaliation from other countries, as well as the expectations that Canada, Mexico and Australia will be exempt…
Mexico, Canada Don’t Want Tariff Exemptions Tied to NAFTA
Mexico and Canada were happy to hear about President’s Trump’s willingness to exclude them from tariffs on steel and aluminum exports to the U.S. However, they expect any talks about…
Dairy Export Market Relies on NAFTA
…key element for $1.2 billion in dairy exports going to Mexico. Approximately 25 percent of all U.S. dairy exports are sent to Mexico, making it the single biggest market for…
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…
Trump Unveils Steel and Aluminum Tariff Plan
President Donald Trump Thursday unveiled his plan to impose 25 percent tariffs on steel imports and ten percent on aluminum. The plan includes provisional exceptions for Canada and Mexico. However,…
Trump Tells Canada he wants “Fair” NAFTA Deal
…the U.S. president attacked Canada and Mexico, two of the country’s top international trading partners. Canada says Trudeau also highlighted his concerns over Trump’s proposed aluminum and steel tariffs. Taking…
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…