…U.S. products, which includes pork. The NPPC is asking the Trump Administration to reduce or eliminate the benefits Thailand receives under the program, which gives duty-free access to certain goods…
Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue: “Trump Administration Stands Behind Ag Producers”
…standing up to China, this administration is seeking better market access for our farmers. … To read the full op-ed, please visit the Trump Administration Stands Behind Ag Producers op-ed….
USDA Official Hopeful by Recent Trade Advancements with China
While a trade war may be on hold between the U.S. and China, a Department of Agriculture official says the Trump administration remains ready to support farmers and ranchers, if…
China Promises to Buy More American Agricultural Goods
…that the Trump Administration has been asking for. Mnuchin told Fox News Sunday that Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross will be going into China looking for hard commitments in agriculture, “where…
Administration Focusing on Good, Not Quick, NAFTA 2.0
Bloomberg says the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are all on separate pages when it comes to a new North American Free Trade Agreement. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the administration…
New ‘Got Jobs?’ Campaign Demonstrates Dairy’s Substantial Impact on US Economy, States and Local Communities
…of the national economy, showing dairy is responsible for $24.9 billion in state and local business tax revenues and another $39.5 billion in federal business tax revenues. “With the Trump…
House Members Call for End to Thailand’s Ban on U.S. Pork
…Trump administration to withdraw or limit the benefits Thailand receives under the preferential trade program, which gives duty-free treatment to certain goods entering the United States. The program allows for…
NAFTA 2.0 Likely Not Done This Year
…divisions among negotiators from the U.S., Mexico, and Canada on difficult issues are driving a stake through the heart of President Donald Trump’s goal of signing a new agreement into…
USTR To Review Thailand’s GSP Trade Benefits
…urging the Trump administration to withdraw or limit the benefits Thailand receives under the preferential trade program, which gives duty-free treatment to certain goods entering the United States. The program…
Lawmakers Renew Call for Completing NAFTA This Week
…an agreement this week. That is if the Trump administration wants Congress to consider an updated NAFTA before the end of 2018. House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady says…
Equipment Groups Release Policy Survey Results
…imposed by the Trump Administration on steel and aluminum. One surprising discrepancy, according to survey organizers, was the opinion on how the tariffs would impact the U.S. economy. Although many…
Proposed Tariff Hearings Underway in Washington
…are discussing a potential agreement that would soften China’s tariff stance on U.S. agricultural products. The administration over the weekend hinted lifting an export ban on China’s ZTE, a smartphone…
Trump Exploring Exports Under RFS, Scaling Back Hardship Waivers, E15 Sales
The Trump Administration will scale back hardship waivers under the Renewable Fuel Standard, according to Reuters. A source tells Reuters that the move includes counting ethanol exports towards biofuel usage…
Farm Bill May Have Enough Votes in House for Passage
…Conaway met with President Trump last week, and Conaway says the President “supports his efforts,” despite some concern that the President would veto the bill, titled the Agriculture and Nutrition…