The European Union and Japanese officials both say they’re close to signing what would be a major free trade deal, which could potentially jump-start other free trade deals. A European…
Senators Want Ag Focus in NAFTA Talks
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative wrapped up public comment hearings this week on the upcoming North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations. Ag groups representing American farmers and…
Western View: COOL Lawsuit Ahead
…years ago, Canada and Mexico opposed the US requirement to label beef and pork. They threatened a trade war, and went to the World Trade Organization to complain. This complaint…
Farm Groups Give NAFTA Testimony to USTR
Farm groups including the National Corn Growers Association, the American Farm Bureau, and the U.S. Grains Council gave testimony Tuesday during hearings on the North American Free Trade Agreement. The…
AFBF: NAFTA Renegotiations Must Prioritize Ag
…would also set a foundation for future trade agreements by establishing market-driven and science-based terms of trade and dispute resolution that will directly benefit the U.S. food and agriculture industry.”…
American Beef Arrives in China
…The two countries initially agreed to resume trade in May and finally settled on the conditions for exports last week. The guidelines of the agreement dictate that boneless and bone-in…
Canada Disputing U.S. Claims Regarding Poultry Trade
…were responding to a separate letter sent to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, which asked the Trump administration to address poultry trade during renegotiations of the North American Free Trade…
Farmers Market Frosty Summer Smoothies
…milk/nut milk Berries & Broccoli 1 cup strawberries 1 cup blackberries 1 cup raspberries 1 cup broccoli ½ cup milk/nut milk PREPARATION 1. Excluding the milk, combine all ingredients for…
Groups React to Brazil Beef Announcement
…effectively,” Uden says. “NCBA supports science-based trade and keeping our food supply safe.” Leo McDonnell, U.S. Cattlemen’s Association Trade Committee Chair, says his group also supports the decision to suspend…
No More Brazilian Beef for Now
…from Brazil into the United States since March and have refused the entry to nearly 1.9 million pounds of Brazilian beef products. Since the increased inspection began, 11% of Brazilian…
EU, Japan, Within Reach of Trade Agreement
The European Union and Japan are inching closer to a free trade agreement after years of negotiations. A Ministry official from Japan Told Reuters that “both share understanding that a…
Study: TPP Withdrawal Creates Export Loss for U.S., Gains for Canada
…from the U.S.’ TPP withdrawal, with Mexico and Canada set to benefit the most. A study by a firm from Canada told the Global Trade Review this week that TPP-11…
NAFTA Renegotiations to Take Center Stage
A series of public hearings next week on the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement seeks comments on the efforts. The U.S. is scheduled to post its NAFTA…
Pollinator Partnership’s 10th Annual Pollinator Week
…Week you can visit the Pollinator Partnership webpage. Listen to an interview with Jane DeMarchi, Vice President of Government and Regulatory Affairs for American Seed Trade Association. Jane DeMarchi …