…rural development, trade promotion, and organic programs are also at risk in the short term. The farm bill expiration will not affect certain programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance…
Senator Corker Has Concerns Regarding New NAFTA
…Free Trade Agreement. Those tariffs are expected to be addressed separately from the USMCA. Corker says “we’re still trying to determine” whether or not the overall trade agreement is “better…
China Ambassador to U.S. Says China Wants to Engage in Talks
…constantly shifting positions and passing up opportunities for agreement. The U.S. is engaged in a trade war with China, and the goal appears to be to suppress trade between China…
China Investment in U.S. Falling Sharply
Chinese investment in the United States has dropped 92 percent so far this year, amidst the tit-for-tat trade war launched by President Donald Trump. Analysts say the trade war may…
Agri View: Problems in Agriculture
…these questions. When you throw in something like tariff wars, and its effects on exports, you can see what it is like to be committed to grow a crop every…
Congress Could Press for NAFTA Vote This Year
…the new trade deal this year, if the party loses majority in the House. The USMCA will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement, and if one of the chambers…
USMCA Deters China’s Efforts of FTA’s With Mexico, Canada
…States. Specifically, the provision specifies that if one of the current North American Free Trade Agreement partners enters a free trade deal with a “non-market” country such as China, the…
USCMA: Turkey and Poultry Trade Changes with Canada
In another win for U.S. agriculture, the upgraded North American Free Trade Agreement includes expanded access to the Canadian market for U.S. chicken and turkey products. Dairy stole the show…
Secretary Perdue Highlights the Benefits of the USMCA for California Producers
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) has now been agreed to by all three countries, once again uniting the North American markets into a single trade deal. United States Secretary of…
DTN Poll: Farmers Continue Supporting Trump
…than they had in 2016. More than 70 percent said no. Further, the survey shows support for Republican candidates, for President Trump, himself, and for his trade policies. In addition…
NCF Accepting Applications for CME Beef Industry Scholarships
…will be announced during the 2019 Cattle Industry Convention and NCBA Trade Show in New Orleans, LA on February 1. For more information visit www.nationalcattlemensfoundation.org. Source: National Cattlemen’s Beef Association…
Ag Economy Index Sharply Lower on Farm Income Concerns
…been unusually volatile in recent months. The volatility reflects uncertainty in farm country with trade issues, the expectation of bumper crops and low prices. Producers indicated that financial conditions on…
USMCA Trade Deal Sets Stage for Addressing China Trade
With the North American Free Trade Agreement renegotiation effort complete, the Trump administration is expected to turn its trade attention to China and its neighbors. The U.S. and China are…
Canada Dairy Industry: New NAFTA a Bad Outcome
Dairy farmers in Canada “paid the price” to conclude an international trade agreement, according to Dairy Farmers of Canada. The recently announced U.S.-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement that will replace the…