Policy Articles
U.S. and Mexico Officials to Meet Again in January
Published December 29, 2023
Details have emerged from Wednesday’s closed-door meeting between U.S. and Mexican officials. Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said both sides have agreed to keep border crossings and rail bridges open. That follows the recent five-day closure of the Eagle…EU Steel and Alumninum Tarriffs Extended
Published December 29, 2023
President Joe Biden has extended the suspension of tariffs on European steel and aluminum for two years. Import tariffs of 25 percent on European Union steel and ten percent on EU aluminum were implemented during the Trump presidency. Biden suspended…U.S.-Mexican Officials Meet
Published December 28, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken and two other high ranking Biden Administration officials met with the Mexican president Wednesday to discuss the increase in migrants crossing the border. Mexico’s top priority is to keep the border open for farm and…Investing in Trade Promotion
Published December 28, 2023
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development is investing $1 million to promote exports. This money will expand the services available through a private-public partnership known as South Dakota Trade.BND Loans Help Replenish ND Cattle Herds
Published December 27, 2023
The Bank of North Dakota’s Livestock Rebuilder’s Loan Program is responsible for 16,000 head of cattle being added in the state over the past two years. The program was developed to strengthen North Dakota’s livestock industry after the 2021 drought…U.S.-Mexico Officials to Meet Wednesday
Published December 25, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall will be in Mexico City Wednesday to discuss the border issue with Mexican’s president and senior government officials. The resumption of rail…Chlorpyrifos Concerns Remain
Published December 24, 2023
American Sugarbeet Growers Association CEO Luther Markwart is pleased with the EPA’s decision to create new guidelines for the use of chlorpyrifos. “Farmers rely on these pesticides to protect crops from destructive pests and maintain important conservation practices,” said Markwart.…Rail Traffic Resumes on Mexican Border
Published December 24, 2023
Two key rail crossings between Texas and Mexico reopened Friday after a five-day closure. U.S. Customs and Border Protection closed the rail bridges at Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas in response to the influx of undocumented migrants. Union Pacific…No Quick Fix
Published December 22, 2023
Concern is mounting over the closure of two Texas railroad border crossings. Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo says this situation could last longer than most people expect. "The word is the Mexicans had decided to suspend migrant removals…