…the tariffs could trigger a trade war between the U.S. and the European Union and China, among others. Despite a large pushback by U.S. industry and trading partners, Trump is…
South Korea Forming Response team to U.S. Trade Protectionism
South Korea is creating a task force to respond to U.S. trade protection measures. South Korea’s Foreign Ministry has ordered the South Korean embassy in Washington set up the special…
Coalition Formed to Fight Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
Industry and agriculture groups have formed a coalition to address the proposed steel and aluminum tariffs by President Donald Trump. The National Foreign Trade Council announced formation of the Alliance…
Trump Considering Trade Protection Measures Against China
…Japan met with the Trump administration last week, with both sides expressing a desire to avoid a trade war. However, further escalating Trump’s desire to protect U.S. trade, the deficit…
Trump Tells Canada he wants “Fair” NAFTA Deal
President Donald Trump told Canada he wants a fair North American Free Trade Agreement. Speaking over the phone earlier this week to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Trump said he…
AEM’s Slater: Trump Tariffs Won’t Help U.S. Manufacturers ‘Win’ Again
…Street Journal, Financial Times, New York Daily News and additional trade media outlets. A number of AEM members have already expressed concern that steel tariffs in particular would raise input…
Ag Producer Sentiment Improves; but Uncertainty about the Future of NAFTA Looms
…in current conditions. Figure 2. Index of Current Conditions and Index of Future Expectations, October 2015-February 2018. Producers Optimistic about Trade; but Uncertain about NAFTA’s Future On the February survey,…
No Tariff Exceptions for Canada/Mexico
…from the tariffs will be if they sign a new North American Free Trade Agreement that’s better for America. “Canada must treat American farmers better and Mexico must stop drugs…
Grain, Dairy Markets Worried About Trade War
…Agriculture Dot Com says America’s partners in the North American Free Trade Agreement will likely be hit the hardest. “Will there be exemptions,” Haney asked. “From what I’ve read, the…
NAFTA Round Seven Wrapped Up Monday and Facing More Questions
The seventh round of talks to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) wrapped up Monday in Mexico City. The three countries have taken some incremental steps toward agreements…
Paraguay Market Now Open To U.S. Pork
…a huge market for U.S. pork, but given the current trade climate, the U.S. pork industry needs all the new markets it can get,” said NPPC President Jim Heimerl, a…
NCBA President Has Ambitious Goals for 2018
…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
The head of the World Trade Organization (WTO) is concerned about President Donald Trump’s plans to impose a tariff on both steel and aluminum imports into America. Director General Roberto…
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…