…most EU agricultural imports to the U.S., while U.S. agricultural exports to the EU will now face a 0% tariff. Report by Lorrie Boyer for AgNet West.: Agricultural Trade Deal…
AgNet News Hour Tuesday, 07-29-25
…American food safety and production systems. Also making waves: a major trade agreement with the European Union. With 15% tariffs still in place on European imports and zero tariffs on…
Food Security Declines Amid Growing Agricultural Trade Deficit
Former Congressman John Duarte Warns of Rising Food Imports As concerns about domestic food security grow, John Duarte—former California Congressman and owner of Duarte Nursery—has raised alarm over a troubling…
Australia Reopens Market to U.S. Beef After 20-Year Ban
…beef imports for nearly 20 years. Those delays have now come to an end, clearing the path for American beef to reach Australian consumers under fair, science-based trade conditions. A…
U.S.–Japan Trade Deal Boosts Agricultural Exports and Investment
…deal marks a notable development in U.S.–Japan economic relations, reinforcing cooperation and expanding export opportunities for American farmers. Japan’s Reliance on U.S. Agricultural Imports Japan is heavily reliant on imported…
Ground Beef Prices Hit Historic Highs Amid Supply Chain Strains
…to an already stressed supply chain, the U.S. government suspended live cattle imports from Mexico in May due to the discovery of the New World screwworm. This temporary ban on…
U.S. Spirits Sales Plunge Amid Canada Trade Dispute
…move by Canadian provinces to remove U.S. spirits from liquor store shelves. The decision came in response to a 25% American tariff imposed on certain Canadian imports by the U.S….
Tariff Disrupts U.S.-Brazil Beef Trade
…animal purchases in anticipation of reduced U.S. demand. Brazil currently accounts for roughly 23 percent of U.S. beef imports, making it a key player in the American meat supply chain….
Nick Foglio on Hay Markets, Water Scarcity, and the Future of California Ag
…feed ration, placing further price pressure on alfalfa. Imported Hay and Long-Term Industry Shifts With local quality dropping, out-of-state imports from Oregon, Utah, and Idaho are growing in importance. Foglio…
U.S.-India Trade Talks Stall Nut Shipments Amid Tariff Uncertainty
…already dealing with setbacks caused by the suspension of imports from Afghanistan. The Afghan trade halt is linked to the regional unrest triggered by Operation Sindoor, which recently targeted key…
AgNet News Hour Wednesday, 07-16-25
…the West—Nevada, Utah, Arizona, Oregon—facing the same pressures.” He calls for a reinvestment in domestic food production and fewer imports, emphasizing that national food security must become a central policy…
New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports
…failed. The decision escalates an ongoing trade conflict and could have wide-reaching effects on both growers and consumers. New Tariff Targets Mexican Tomato Imports Supporters Aim to Revive Domestic Industry…
U.S. Citrus Tariff Threatens South African Agriculture
…Tariff Threatens South African Agriculture Trade Disparity Raises Concerns South African officials point out that the country maintains an average tariff rate of just 7.6% on U.S. imports, and 77%…
Chad Bianco: “California Is in Crisis—And Agriculture Is Paying the Price”
…state is deliberately keeping water from farmers to make them dependent on foreign food imports.” He blamed special interest groups for policies that favor imported produce over California-grown crops, saying…