…comes to exports. The discussion on the Ag Net News Hour in this segment, focused on the Trump administration’s proposal to impose port fees on Chinese ships entering US ports,…
Pistachio Processors are Nearly Sold Out
…strong demand for U.S. pistachios, driven by the American Pistachio Association‘s health promotion efforts. However, Zion warned growers to be cautious about tariffs and potential trade wars, as the Trump…
Canadian Manufacturers Say Tariffs Are Undermining North American Industry
…of the border. While Canada has so far avoided the latest round of reciprocal tariffs announced by the Trump administration, 25 percent tariffs on key products, including automotive parts, steel,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-11-25
…Net News Hour focused on Brooke Rollins’ speech on trade, highlighting the high tariffs on US products, such as a 700% tariff on rice. They reviewed the Trump administration’s efforts…
AgNet News Hour Thursday, 04-10-25
…imposed additional 50% tariffs, resulting in a combined 104% tariff on US imports. The Trump administration’s stance on China was praised for its firmness. Concerns were raised about the economic…
Wine Retailers Say New Tariffs Could Hurt U.S. Industry
…expects consumers will simply buy less wine overall. The group says this will lead to lost revenue, layoffs, and even business closures. They are asking the Trump administration to remove…
Senators Move to Rein in Trump’s Tariff Powers
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) has introduced the bipartisan Trade Review Act of 2025, aiming to reestablish congressional oversight of President Trump’s use of tariff powers. The bill would limit the…
USDA Launches Agricultural Trade Promotion Programs
…job at USDA is to open new markets for farmers, ranchers, and producers and says that the previous administration left agriculture with a 50 billion dollar trade deficit. I’m Lorrie…
Ag Groups Call for Trade Fix After Tariff Announcement
DepositPhotos image Several major U.S. farm groups are urging the White House to resolve new trade tensions quickly, following President Donald Trump’s announcement of reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries….
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 04-09-25
…by the Trump administration on the agriculture sector. Central California’s weather is ideal for farming, and markets have improved, with oil prices and interest rates declining. Japan and Indonesia are…
China Announces 34% Retaliatory Tariff on U.S. Goods
China’s Finance Ministry has announced a new 34% tariff on all U.S. imports, effective April 10. The move is a direct response to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump,…
AgNet News Hour Friday, 04-04-25
…tariff announcements by the Trump administration, highlighting the complexities and reactions from various countries. Trump imposed a minimum 10% tariff on at least 60 countries, with specific rates including 34%…
Meat Export Federation: Trump’s Port Fee Proposal Could Hurt U.S. Exports
DepositPhotos image The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has joined more than 300 organizations opposing President Trump’s plan to impose steep port call fees on Chinese vessels, warning it would…
Farm Closures Feared as Ag Industry Responds to New Tariffs
…encourage the Trump Administration to quickly come to a resolution with our trading partners that benefits both our national security and our food security. The news of additional tariffs, as…