Bloomberg says the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are all on separate pages when it comes to a new North American Free Trade Agreement. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the administration…
Consumers Buy More Organic in 2017
More of America’s grocery carts were filled with organic products in 2017. The Organic Trade Association’s 2018 Industry Survey shows consumers were buying everything from organic produce and organic ice…
New ‘Got Jobs?’ Campaign Demonstrates Dairy’s Substantial Impact on US Economy, States and Local Communities
…United States needs sound trade policy that will place the U.S. dairy industry on a level playing field with global competitors. Backed by fair and proactive trade policies, the U.S….
House Members Call for End to Thailand’s Ban on U.S. Pork
…the suspension of U.S. trade benefits enjoyed by Thailand if it does not respond with reciprocal access. “It’s time for Thailand to end its unwarranted ban on U.S. pork,” said…
China Drops Investigations, Top Market for Sorghum Reopens
…the decision by China. Grains Council President and CEO Tom Sleight in a statement said the announcement is a “step in the right direction for U.S.-China trade relations.” While U.S….
NAFTA 2.0 Likely Not Done This Year
At the Thursday, May 17 deadline for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) negotiations, there isn’t an agreement in place and no end in sight to negotiations. Politico says…
Under Secretary McKinney to Lead Southern China Trade Mission
…United States Agricultural Trade Association, Vancouver, Wash. Learn more about upcoming USDA trade missions and how they open doors and deliver results for U.S. exporters by visiting https://www.fas.usda.gov/topics/trade-missions and following…
USTR To Review Thailand’s GSP Trade Benefits
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
…maker, as part of the talks that are ongoing this week, in exchange for status quo agricultural trade. A delegation from China is visiting with U.S. trade officials in Washington,…