…President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Trans-Pacific Partnership and is vowing to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement. However, as Halverson point out, Mexico is considering Brazil and…
U.S. Views NAFTA Less Favorable than Canada, Mexico
…that about half of U.S. citizens say the trade agreement is good for the U.S., while 76 percent of Canadians say the agreement is good for Canada. Meanwhile, 60 percent…
Canada Considering Trade Retaliatory Options
…against the United States, although what options Canada is considering remain unclear. A trade official from Canada called the move normal, according to Politico. The remarks came after Trudeau over…
Western View: The Times, They are A-Changin’
…just a few examples of the changes that new wind is bringing to Washington. There’s lots more ahead – trade issues and public lands come to mind. For sure it’s…
ASTA Hosts Meeting to Discuss Palmer Amaranth, other Weed Issues
On May 9, the American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) hosted a meeting of grower groups, seed companies, and state government officials to discuss a collaborative approach to addressing Palmer amaranth…
White House Staffer Called Canada to Sway Trump on NAFTA
A White House staffer reportedly called an official in Canada last month to ask the nation to persuade President Donald Trump to not terminate the North American Free Trade Agreement….
NMPF April Dairy Market Report
…only a relatively small divergence when measured on a milk equivalent milkfat basis versus skim solids basis. U.S. Dairy Trade American-type cheese exports showed positive growth for the first time…
Ag Export Groups Support CREAATE Act
…American Agricultural Trade and Exports Act. The Act was introduced by Washington-State Republican Representative Dan Newhouse and Maine Democratic Representative Chellie (Shell-lee) Pingree. The coalitions say the CREAATE Act captures…
Canada, Mexico, Eyeing Trade Markets Beyond U.S.
Mexico and Canada both are eyeing new trade partners as trade rhetoric and threats from the U.S. are growing trade-related concerns between the three countries. The North American Free Trade…
Canada Offers Potential U.S. Ethanol Export Growth
…of five percent in place and is already an important market for U.S. ethanol exports, thanks in part to the North American Free Trade Agreement. One-third of all U.S. ethanol…
Free Trade, Relationships Key To Market Competitiveness In South Korea
…farm bills, are instrumental in the incredible growth of the South Korean livestock and corn processing industries. Combined with favorable trade terms in the United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS),…
Federal Policies on Rural Issues Gain Attention
…Trade Agreement, rather than withdraw the U.S. from the agreement with Canada and Mexico. Upon hearing initial news that Trump was considering withdrawal from NAFTA, Moore said, “All of us…
Record Volume for U.S. Pork Exports in March; Beef Exports Remain Strong
…39 percent). Most U.S. pork now enters Korea duty-free under the Korea-U.S. Free Trade Agreement, which has helped boost volumes of raw material for further processing, as well as processed…
2016 California Wine Sales in U.S. Hit New Record
…Koch, Wine Institute President and CEO. “As consumers in the U.S. and around the world continue to trade up to premium wines, California is ideally positioned.” “California wines in the…