…point for the United States heading into North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations this fall. However, it’s not likely to be addressed in a new NAFTA, according to trade experts….
U.S. Exports to Mexico Stumble
As the Unites States plans to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement with Canada and Mexico, U.S. agricultural exports to Mexico have declined over the first few months of…
U.S. and China Reach Agreement to Boost Dairy Trade
The U.S. Dairy Export Council says the agreement reached this week between the U.S. and China will make it possible to significantly expand American dairy exports. An Agri-Pulse report says…
Dow / DuPont Merger Gets Conditional Approval
…DuPont says, “We are on track to close our merger, with the subsequent spinoffs expected to unlock significant value for shareholders.” Part of the proposed agreement with the U.S Justice…
USDA Reorganization Takes Shape
…serving as the lead U.S. negotiator on agriculture in the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) Doha Round negotiations, the Central America Free Trade Agreement, and China’s accession to the WTO. He…
American Farm Bureau Cautions on Cuba
…for agricultural trade with Cuba. Duvall “Cuba is a $2 billion annual food import market. Currently, because of some remaining restrictions, the United States sells about $200 million in agricultural…
Organic Trade Association Applauds USDA for Revoking Organic License
The Organic Trade Association welcomed a move by the Department of Agriculture aimed at stopping fraudulent organic products from entering the United States. USDA this week revoked the organic certificate…
China Trade Agreement Includes Biotech Approvals
The trade agreement between the U.S. and China that focused on U.S. beef also paved the way for Chinese approval of two U.S. genetically modified crop traits. The Wall Street…
Senators Want NAFTA Renegotiations to Address Canada Poultry Market
A group of senators wants the renegotiation effort of the North American Free Trade Agreement to address U.S. poultry exports into Canada. The group, led by Delaware Democrat Tom Carper…
Secretary Perdue Hosts Inaugural Rural Prosperity Task Force Meeting
…Budget Mick Mulvaney, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission Ajit Pai, and other government officials, the group discussed their joint vision to develop a streamlined…
Conaway, Peterson Praise U.S. Sugar Deal
…Commerce and USDA who were able to bring this agreement to fruition. We’ve received assurances that there will be strict enforcement of these agreements and I fully expect USDA will…
New Zealand to Visit U.S. to Talk Trade
Trade officials from New Zealand will meet with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and other U.S. trade officials. The New Zealand government says the nation’s Trade Minister Todd McClay will…
NMPF Board of Directors Supports NAFTA Modernization
Process Should Preserve Trade Successes in Mexico, Address Canada Dispute The National Milk Producers Federation Board of Directors voted unanimously today to support modernizing the North American Free Trade Agreement…
AFBF Details NAFTA Renegotiation Priorities
The North American Free Trade Agreement has been overwhelmingly beneficial for U.S. farmers and ranchers—and their counterparts in Canada and Mexico—but there are several good reasons to update and reform…