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Counter Tariff Details Announced

Published August 26, 2026

The Canadian government is countering the new U.S. tariffs on its products with a dollar-for-dollar retaliation. These tariffs take effect right after Labor Day and will impact many parts of the U.S. economy, including agriculture. Dairy products face significant exposure…
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Shapiro Questions U.S. Strategy Toward Canada

Published August 26, 2026

Geopolitical analyst Jacob Shapiro is questioning the Trump administration’s strategy in its escalating trade dispute with Canada. While Shapiro said tariffs can make sense in some circumstances, he does not believe the current approach will produce the desired result. “I think…
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Trade Tensions Ramp Up

Published August 25, 2026

President Donald Trump is threatening another increase in tariffs on Canadian goods as the trade fight between the two countries grows.  Trump says tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, auto parts and steel will increase to 50 percent on January 1…
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Beef Imports Won’t Lower Prices, Could Discourage Herd Rebuilding

Published August 25, 2026

The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association is pushing back against the Trump administration’s plan to increase ground beef imports, arguing that imports will not solve high beef prices and could discourage cattle producers from rebuilding the U.S. herd. "We're not going…
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An Evolving Tariff Strategy

Published August 24, 2026

The latest NDSU Agricultural Trade Monitor shows a major shift in agricultural tariffs in the last 18 months. Shawn Arita, associate professor at NDSU, says the Trump Administration has made an effort to recalibrate its tariffs. “In many ways taking…
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SD Corn Comments

Published August 24, 2026

In this episode of South Dakota Corn Comments, South Dakota Corn Executive Director Danita Murray outlines the current fertilizer industry investigation. Listen to the report. If growers are aware of anti-competitive behavior, they are asked to provide input.  
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‘A Bad Policy Decision’

Published August 24, 2026

The White House beef decision is based on the need for affordability. North Dakota Farmers Union President Matt Perdue says that is a flawed argument. "U.S. consumers have consistently indicated with their money that they're willing to pay a little…
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EPA Extends E15 Waiver

Published August 24, 2026

The EPA has extended the current waiver, allowing summer E15 sales through the end of this month. The agency also issued a temporary emergency fuel waiver that will increase the availability of ethanol-blended fuels this fall. Beginning September 1, this…
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Tariff-Free Beef Imports Are ‘Insulting’

Published August 22, 2026

Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association President Jake Thompson is disheartened by the Administration’s decision to import foreign beef on a tariff-free basis. In his view, it is insulting that farmers and ranchers are always expected to get less. "The fact of…
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