The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has agreed with a request from the National Pork Producers Council to review Thailand’s eligibility for the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences…
Lawmakers Renew Call for Completing NAFTA This Week
The Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee is echoing comments from House Speaker Paul Ryan, calling on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks to conclude in…
Cargill Still Concerned About Likelihood of Trade War
Cargill remains concerned that the U.S. and China trade discussions will escalate into a trade war. In Comments sent to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Cargill officials say the tariffs…
Equipment Groups Release Policy Survey Results
…for new and used equipment. While dealers and manufacturers are singing the “same tune” concerning tax cuts, there were substantial differences in their opinions related to the recent trade tariffs…
Agri View: Farmers Concerns and TPP Losses
…America will find itself at a big trade disadvantage in this region. The fact is, the United States will lose considerable market share once the trade agreement goes into effect….
USDA Backs Off on Organic Checkoff Program
…terminate the proceeding was “based on uncertain industry support for and unresolved issues with the proposed program.” The measure was backed by the Organic Trade Association (OTA), which would have…
Proposed Tariff Hearings Underway in Washington
…delegation from China is visiting with U.S. trade officials in Washington, D.C. in a possible effort to avoid a trade war. From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting News Service….
Trump Exploring Exports Under RFS, Scaling Back Hardship Waivers, E15 Sales
…spark further trade tensions. But, the action by the White House would also allow for year-round sales of E15, a win for ethanol producers. Regarding the hardship waivers, which Senator…
OTA Comments on USDA Halting Organic Checkoff Proposal
…USDA says the decision is “based on uncertain industry support” for the program and “substantive issues” with the proposed program. The Organic Trade Association however says the USDA actions reflects…
Trump Deal on China’s ZTE May Reduce Ag Tariff’s
…restrictions on ZTE, a smartphone company that shut down major operating activities last week after Trump’s seven-year export ban stemming from trade violations. A source close to the talks says…
Canada, China, Talking Trade
Canada and China are seeking a stronger trade relationship. The two countries have agreed to increase collaboration on agriculture, including expanding market access. The move is key to a trade…
Perdue Names Bruce Summers AMS Administrator
…grading, laboratory and quality verification programs. The agency also manages the USDA Market News Service, which provides free, unbiased price and sales information on farm commodities, and ensures fair trade…
NAFTA Clock Is Ticking
The Trump Administration is working against the clock to get the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations done in time for a vote during this year’s December session of…
Agriculture Prominent in U.S. and China Discussions
…hopes to reduce the differences between the two countries, in which hundreds of billions of dollars in commerce are at stake in a trade war. Ross led a delegation to…