The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has filed comments with the Mexican government regarding its concerns about the country’s beef grading standards. A Meating Place Dot Com article says Mexico’s…
Farmers Respond to Poll on NAFTA
…or because they believe the U.S. can negotiate better deals individually with Canada and Mexico. At the other end of the spectrum, 40 percent said no to withdrawing, saying that…
Still Little to No Pesticides on 2016 CA Produce
…Snow Peas from Guatemala, Longan from Vietnam, Ginger and Lichti nuts fruit from China; Cactus pads from Mexico; and Bok Choy from the United States. If illegal residues are found…
Mexico Sees Possible Trade Deal with European Union
Mexico and the European Union could place the framework for a trade deal by the end of the year. As talks around the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) drag…
Canada and Mexico Working to Strengthen Trade Ties
While the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations are in between rounds, Mexico and Canada are still busy talking trade. Canada’s Ag Minister just wrapped up a two-day trip…
Celebrating National Poinsettia Day
…Each year on the 12th day of December, people across the United States recognize National Poinsettia Day. The poinsettia plant’s connection to the Christmas season dates back to 16th-century Mexico….
Mend, Don’t End NAFTA
Officials from Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. will begin a technical round of meetings on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) on Monday. Top negotiating officials aren’t scheduled to…
Canadian Ambassador Optimistic on NAFTA Negotiations
…industry less competitive,” he adds. Negotiators have scheduled March as the target date because of Mexico’s presidential election on July 1. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
State Farm Bureau Study Estimates Cost of NAFTA Withdraw
…identifies the 2016 export value of individual Nebraska agriculture commodities to both Canada and Mexico. Analysis in the report also assigns a dollar value of NAFTA on a unit basis…
Trump Talks Trade with Senators
…Mexico and $17 billion with Canada. Politico says those numbers are false, saying the U.S. deficit with Mexico was $63 billion and $10.9 billion with Canada. Iowa Senator Joni Ernst…
USGC, NCGA Reiterate Support for KORUS, NAFTA
Leadership from the U.S. Grains Council (USGC) and National Corn Growers Association (NCGA) last week spent time in South Korea and Mexico to talk trade. The two organizations met with…
NAFTA May be Nearing Breaking Point
…push a hardline stance that the governments of Canada and Mexico aren’t going to accept. Last week, a government official from Mexico left a meeting with the Trump Administration with…
Perdue: U.S. Farm Exports to Continue Strong in FY 2018
…East Asian and North American trading partners. China is again shaping up to be our top market, led by continued strong soybean sales, while Canada and Mexico remain our second-…
NAFTA Withdrawal Threat Already Affecting U.S. Trade
…Trade. The fifth round of talks wrapped up last week in Mexico, with all sides promising to get the deal done “as soon as possible.” U.S Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer…