During a meeting with farm-state lawmakers, President Donald Trump said he has directed his trade team to look into rejoining the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Meeting with Senators and other leaders from …
States Among Most Vulnerable from Proposed Tariffs
An analysis of tariff proposals on the U.S. shows Midwest states will feel the brunt of the damage. IHS Markit, a business and financial consulting company, says any action that …
China Files WTO Complaint, Pledges to Lower Some Tariffs
China has filed a dispute with the World Trade Organization alleging the U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum violate world trade rules. However, the nation also re-confirmed it will open …
Trade War Help for Farmers: All Options on the Table
A top Department of Agriculture official says “all options are on the table” when it comes to finding relief from a trade war with China for farmers. Deputy Secretary of …
NAFTA Talks Progressing
Trade officials from the U.S., Mexico and Canada are hopeful to reach a consensus on the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) by early May. A trade negotiator from Mexico …
Trump Acknowledges Ag Pain Due to Tariff Talk
In a speech on Thursday, Politico says President Trump admitted publicly that his trade crackdown is causing U.S. farmers and ranchers to feel pain. He also says steps will be …
Mexico Not Ruling Out Quick NAFTA Result
The Mexican Foreign Minister says he’s not ruling out a quick ending to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) talks. Reuters says the top Mexican diplomat says progress is …
The U.S. Calls For Additional $100 Billion In New Tariffs on Chinese Goods
A Bloomberg Report says President Donald Trump ordered administration officials to consider imposing an additional $100 billion worth of tariffs on Chinese goods. That announcement heightened concerns the two nations …
White House Trade Chief Says U.S./China to Hold Trade Talks
A Bloomberg report says that American and Chinese officials have both indicated a willingness to find a negotiated solution to their trade differences. Top government officials are expected to hold …
More California Reactions to Chinese Tariffs
By Karen Ross, Secretary, California Department of Food and Agriculture In response to the federal government’s recent decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum, China has ordered retaliatory tariffs on …
Ag Trade Group: China Tariffs a Tax on Farmers
A U.S. agricultural trade group says the tariffs announced by China are a tax on U.S. agriculture. Farmers for Free Trade, a coalition formed to promote agricultural trade, says the …
China Enacts Tariffs Targeting U.S. Pork
China is moving forward with retaliatory tariffs on U.S. products, including the 25 percent tariff on U.S. pork. China’s Ministry of Finance announced Sunday it will suspend duty reductions on …
Farmers for Free Trade Continues Ad Campaign Aimed at President Trump
Farmers for Free Trade released another television ad on Thursday as part of the effort to highlight the damaging impact retaliation from a series of new tariffs will have on …
Ag Groups Get a Face-to-Face with USTR Negotiator
The U.S. Trade Representative’s new chief agricultural negotiator opened his doors on Friday to major agriculture industry groups. Greg Doud invited them in for meetings to discuss priorities and concerns …