More tariffs in the tit-for-tat trade war between the U.S. and China means more suffering for agriculture and agricultural equipment makers. Feeling the brunt of the trade war since it…
Trump China Trade War Troubling Talks with Japan
The ongoing trade war with China is threatening trade relations with Japan. Reuters reports that the start of a second round of trade talks between Japan and the United States…
Canada Returns to DC for NAFTA Talks
North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations between the U.S. and Canada resume this week as both sides attempt to reach a deal by the end of the month. Canada’s…
Agri View: Tariff War
…easy to understand when you consider that U.S. dairy production is about 1.4 billion gallons milk a year. The trade war issue has had the greatest impact on cheese. Cheese…
U.S. Continues Demand for Dairy Fix in NAFTA
The United States still demands a dairy fix in the North American Free Trade Agreement, but Canada still wants to protect its dairy industry. While Canada may be ready to…
Farm Bureau Details Trade, Tariff Impacts on Agriculture
…as a trilateral agreement including the U.S., Canada and Mexico,” Farm Bureau said. With Japan actively negotiating trade agreements with many of our biggest competitors, Farm Bureau urged the administration…
Senators Grill Administration Officials at Trade Hearing
Ag state senators peppered Trump Administration officials at USDA and the Office of the Trade Representative with questions regarding trade policy. The Thursday hearing focused on the Trump Administration’s policies…
Trump: the U.S. Under “No Pressure” to Make Deal with China
…political pressure on Trump to at least ease up on trade fights ahead of the November midterms. Trump announced on Twitter that, “The Wall Street Journal has it wrong. We…
Mexico Heading to Washington to Move NAFTA Forward
Mexican officials are on their way to Washington to work on the wording of the trade agreement between Mexico and the U.S. A Bloomberg article says they’re prepared to enter…
Roberts Asks Conaway, Peterson, to Remain in Washington
…still not come to an agreement on a budget for each title in the new farm bill. As a result, Roberts says lawmakers might not be able to finish the…
ASF Found in Belgium and Spreading in China
Belgian authorities confirmed that the African Swine Fever (ASF) Virus has been found in their country. That’s adding to increasing worries about the virus moving into western Europe. The trade…
Farm Bill Passage On-time Uncertain
…of the House Agriculture Committee return to Washington. Roberts says: “next week might be the final time that we have to reach some kind of agreement,” but added “the world…
Trump Administration Seeking China Trade Talks
The Trump administration proposes a new round of trade talks between the U.S. and China to stop an additional round of tariffs on Chinese exports. The Wall Street Journal reports…
State Ag Officials Voice Concerns with Trade Approach
…says NASDA remains concerned with the use of unilateral action against trading partners to correct trade disputes. The organization also says a fully-seated, functioning appellate body at the World Trade…