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U.S. Agricultural Trade Deficit Widens

Published October 15, 2025

The agricultural trade deficit is expected to worsen in the years ahead. A new study from the University of Illinois and Texas Tech University shows the U.S. is importing far more than it exports. Researchers say the decline began after…

Ag Groups Urge USDA to Keep Trade Office in DC

Published September 15, 2025

More than 40 food and agriculture groups sent a letter to Ag Secretary Rollins last week, urging USDA to keep its primary international trade policy operations based in Washington, DC. The organizations argue that maintaining the trade structure in the…

Indonesia Trade Deal

Published July 23, 2025

The Trump administration has released details on its new trade framework with Indonesia. Under the agreement, 99 percent of U.S. exports to Indonesia will face zero tariffs. In return, Indonesia will reduce key non-tariff barriers, including eliminating preshipment inspections for…

Japan Vows to Protect Farmers in Tariff Talks

Published July 1, 2025

Japan says it won’t sacrifice its agriculture sector in trade talks with the U.S., following criticism from President Trump over rice imports. Government officials emphasized that agriculture is “the foundation of the nation” and vowed to protect farmers in ongoing…

London Hosts U.S.-China Trade Talks

Published June 9, 2025

The relationship between the United States and China takes a new turn today. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer will meet with Chinese trade officials in London. The meeting follows a lengthy phone…

Japan Eyes More U.S. Corn in Trade Talks

Published May 12, 2025

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba suggested that increasing U.S. corn imports, particularly for ethanol and biomass use, could be part of ongoing trade negotiations with Washington. Ishiba emphasized Japan’s commitment to protecting its domestic agriculture sector, especially as pressure mounts…

Rollins: New Deals Coming Soon

Published April 23, 2025

During a visit to North Dakota, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins emphasized the Trump administration’s aggressive trade strategy and its implications for American farmers. Rollins criticized longstanding international trade imbalances. "I had no idea that Japan was charging a 700 percent…

India Cuts Tariffs on U.S. Ag Products

Published March 29, 2025

India has offered tariff reductions on U.S. agricultural products, including lentils, as part of efforts to ease trade tensions ahead of President Trump's reciprocal tariffs set to take effect on April 2nd. The concessions, discussed during trade talks in New…

NFU President Warns of Trade War Impact on Farmers

Published March 29, 2025

National Farmers Union President Rob Larew calls on U.S. leaders to address the fallout of escalating trade tensions with the European Union. In partnership with the Italian farm organization Coldiretti, NFU sent a letter to President Trump urging diplomatic solutions…

Trump Criticizes Canada’s Tariffs

Published March 24, 2025

President Donald Trump criticized Canada's trade policies on Friday, highlighting high tariffs on U.S. dairy products ahead of reciprocal tariffs set to take effect on April 2. "Nobody knows that Canada is charging our dairy farmers. They have 270 percent…

Articles tagged under: ag trade

U.S. Agricultural Trade Deficit Widens

Ag Groups Urge USDA to Keep Trade Office in DC

Indonesia Trade Deal

Japan Vows to Protect Farmers in Tariff Talks

London Hosts U.S.-China Trade Talks

Japan Eyes More U.S. Corn in Trade Talks

Rollins: New Deals Coming Soon

India Cuts Tariffs on U.S. Ag Products

NFU President Warns of Trade War Impact on Farmers

Trump Criticizes Canada’s Tariffs

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