…association will be addressing throughout the year. Kester noted some of the biggest concerns for the industry are the 2018 farm bill, trade market access, regulatory reforms, antimicrobial use, and…
WTO Worried About Trade Wars Resulting from Trump Tariffs
…Azevedo says a trade war is in no one’s best interests. “The WTO is concerned about the U.S. plans for tariffs on steel and aluminum,” he says, “and the potential…
European Union Will Hit Back Against U.S. Tariffs
…affect EU exports. President Jean-Claude Juncker says, “Instead of providing a solution, this move can only aggravate matters. The EU will react commensurately to defend our interests.” The EU Trade…
Agri View: Water Wars Coming to Close
Everett Griner talks about water war between New Mexico and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and the war between Florida and Georgia in today’s Agri View. Both may…
Senate Confirms Key USTR Nominees
…is relying on modernizing trade agreements like the North American Free Trade Agreement as well as maintaining a strong negotiating platform at the World Trade Organization. As the unifying force…
USTR Wants Renewal of Trade-Promotion Authority
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) says it plans to ask for a three-year extension of trade-promotion authority in order to negotiate new trade deals. Robert Lighthizer says…
Ag Groups Concerned About Trade Retaliation
…they have repeatedly warned of the risks of retaliation and the precedent set by such a policy would have potentially serious consequences for agriculture. The groups say it’s disappointing that…
USDA Projecting Strong Red Meat, Poultry Exports
In spite of a strong U.S. dollar, the USDA is projecting red meat and poultry exports= to rise steadily over the next decade. The trade website, Meating Place Dot Com,…
U.S. Ag Pays the Price for Trade Disputes
The Farmers for Free Trade Group released a report this week that highlights how American farmers and ranchers have paid the price in trade disputes. Consequences usually happen in the…
Treasury Secretary Mentions U.S. Possibly Re-joining TPP
…possibly rejoining the trade pact. He spoke recently at an investment summit meeting sponsored by the U.S. Chamber. According to Mnuchin, renegotiating the agreement is “absolutely on the table” and…
Hatch: Congress Will Act on NAFTA Withdrawal
Utah Republican Senator Orrin Hatch weighed in this week on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations. The Senate Finance Committee Chair says Congress will intervene if President Trump…
China Removes Duties On US Chicken
…imposed in 2015. The World Trade Organization in January required China to remove the duties, which were first imposed in 2010. Regarding the possible reopening of the China market to…
Confirmation of Northey for USDA Applauded
…*NOTE: As part of a reorganization of USDA, Secretary Perdue has created, the President appointed, and the Senate confirmed a new Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, as…
Trump Says Re-entering TPP is “possible”
…better terms.” Turnbull was expected to encourage the president to renew talks on a Pacific trade pact. Trump has said in the past that he prefers bilateral trade deals over…