…urge Ambassador Lighthizer to stop rushing the NAFTA negotiation process and focus on getting the best deal with both Canada and Mexico.” They add the arbitrary deadlines the administration says…
White House Considers Limits on Biofuel Trading for E15 Deal
Three sources familiar with the discussion told Reuters that the Trump Administration is considering limits on trading biofuels credits. The goal would be to discourage speculation and reduce costs for…
NMPF Mulhern on FDA Request for Comments on Dairy Food Labeling
“We welcome the public comment request announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that we hope will finally curtail the misleading labeling practices of plant-based foods imitating real…
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D., on Modernizing Standards of Identity and the use of Dairy Names for Plant-Based Substitutes
…for the safety and security of our nation’s food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
U.S. Says Canada Not Making Needed NAFTA Concessions
…The Trump administration says the text of a deal is needed by Saturday to allow the Mexican government to sign it before leaving office on November 30th. Source: National Association…
Cargill CEO Concerned with Long-Term Health of Ag in Trade Dispute
…Trump administration to make trade more fair and balanced, but says “we just think there are other tactics that can be pursued to improve trade relations.” Source: National Association of…
Farm Bureau says U.S.-Japan Trade Statement Bodes Well for Future
The following statement can be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “The joint statement between President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe regarding the pursuit of…
NPPC: Auto Import Tariffs Will Prompt More Retaliation Against American Agriculture
…in comments submitted to the Senate Committee on Finance. In its ongoing efforts to realign U.S. trade policy, the Trump administration is considering putting duties on autos and auto parts…
NCBA “Strongly Supports” Expanding Trade with Japan
…producers and Japanese consumers. NCBA has been a strong advocate for a bilateral trade deal between our nations and looks forward to working closely with the Trump Administration to secure…
Perdue on Negotiations for a U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement regarding the agreement between President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Shinzō Abe to begin negotiations for a U.S.-Japan Trade…
NCBA: KORUS “Tore Down” Trade Barriers, Helped Increase Beef Exports
…to South Korea accounted for over $1 billion annually over the last two years. We applaud President Trump for his leadership in improving KORUS for other sectors and we know…
American Farm Bureau Encouraged by Korea Trade Agreement
The following statement can be attributed to American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall: “President Trump’s approval of the modernized U.S. – Korea Free Trade Agreement preserves a two-way trade…
CDFA Accepting 2019 Specialty Crop Block Grant Applications
…be provided with confirmation of registration. Prospective applicants may contact CDFA’s Office of Grants Administration at (916) 657-3231 or grants@cdfa.ca.gov for additional information. Source: California Department of Food and Agriculture…
Perdue Comments on Signing of New KORUS Trade Agreement
…on long-standing cooperation we have enjoyed. This agreement adds to the momentum building for President Trump’s approach to trade, which is to stand strong for America’s interests and strike better…