…Agreement. Ernst told farmers Monday that “I think he has doubts,” when it comes to withdrawing from NAFTA. Iowa’s Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that Ernst expects a follow up NAFTA…
Possible Breakthrough in a Major NAFTA Obstacle
One of the biggest sticking points in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has to do with the auto industry. There’s a little more optimism about progress after Canada…
Canada Welcomes Possible NAFTA Deadline Extension
President Donald Trump suggested that the deadline for renegotiating the North American Free Trade Agreement might need to be extended. A Reuters report says Canada is agreeable to the idea….
Mexico to Leave NAFTA if Trump Starts Withdraw Process
…to leave NAFTA, he would trigger a six-month process to withdraw from the agreement. An official from Mexico said this week that if Trump announces a U.S. withdrawal from NAFTA,…
Canada More Convinced Trump Will Withdraw from NAFTA
…Reuters: “The government is increasingly sure about this…it is now planning for Trump to announce a withdrawal.” Negotiators from the NAFTA partner nations are due to meet for a sixth…
Trump on NAFTA: Don’t Get Nervous
…the new NAFTA agreement will “come out very well for the farmer.” However, the President did not promise to not withdraw from the agreement. And, while NAFTA was top of…
Kansas Senator Says Keep Pressure on Administration to Finish NAFTA
Kansas Republican Senator Jerry Moran headlined a weekend discussion at the American Farm Bureau national convention titled “What’s the latest on the upcoming Farm Bill?” Moran said it was a…
Farm Bureau Re-elects President Zippy Duvall
…sunset provisions in trade agreements, to give certainty to businesses into the future Modification of NAFTA to improve market access to difficult Canadian dairy markets, in addition to improved food-safety…
President Trump Addresses American Farm Bureau Federation
…also spoke on the progress of the 2018 Farm Bill, NAFTA negotiations, and addressing the infrastructure needs of rural communities before finishing his address to the crowd. “For America, there…
Roberts: Trump Listening to Senate NAFTA Concerns
Senate Agriculture Chairman Pat Roberts says President Donald Trump “really listened to our concerns” regarding the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). During a meeting between lawmakers and the President…
Canadian Minister of Agriculture: Trade – NAFTA/Essential to Prosperity
…other for economic prosperity more than the U.S. and Canada.” Since 1994, trade among NAFTA partners has tripled, and agriculture and food exports from the U.S. to Canada and Mexico…
NAFTA Withdraw Threats Put Transportation Jobs in Jeopardy
…year. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of U.S. NAFTA freight is carried by trucks, according to the Transportation Department. Finally, tearing up NAFTA would have a “huge” impact on railroads, according to…
Farmers Respond to Poll on NAFTA
…NAFTA is crucial to U.S. farmers and to maintaining a low-cost food supply. A quarter of the respondents said they’re still not sure if it’s necessary to keep or eliminate…
Setting Aside Money In Case of NAFTA Failure?
A Politico report shows just how worried some lawmakers are about the potential failure of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations. Officials began talking on Tuesday about putting…