The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced a phased approach to new shipping policies following a year-long Section 301 investigation into global shipbuilding and logistics practices. The …
Specialty Crop Trade Policies Could Shift Under New Administration
As the United States transitions to a new administration in January, California’s agricultural sector is preparing for significant shifts in trade policy. Ron Baumgarten, a trade expert and former official …
Meat Institute Urges U.S. to Adopt Strong Trade Policy, Remove Barriers for Meat Exports
The Meat Institute has urged the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) to adopt a robust trade policy for 2025 to support the meat and poultry industry. In comments submitted for the …
New Chief Agriculture Negotiator Finally Confirmed by Senate
Doug McKalip has been confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the new Chief Agriculture Negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). The position has been vacant for …
Doug McKalip Receives Significant Support as Chief Ag Negotiator
President Joe Biden has nominated Doug McKalip as Chief Agriculture Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). For nearly three decades McKalip has served as an agriculture …
Elaine Trevino Nominated as Next Chief Ag Trade Negotiator
President Joe Biden has officially Elaine Trevino for Chief Agricultural Negotiator at the United States Trade Representative. The announcement comes as President Biden seeks to fill a total of 10 …
Biden Selects Katherine Tai to be Next U.S. Trade Representative
Continuing to build out his cabinet, President-elect Joe Biden announced that Katherine Tai will be nominated as the next U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). If confirmed, it would make Tai the …
Conaway: China’s Predatory Practices Harming U.S. Producers
House Agriculture Committee Chairman K. Michael Conaway (R-TX) issued the following statement in regard to an announcement by by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) that the U.S. …