Articles tagged under: ag trade
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…Farm Bill Outlook Uncertain After Continuing Resolution
Published March 21, 2025
The passage of the continuing resolution was an important step, but it does not necessarily clear the way for the farm bill, according to Jim Callan, associate CEO of James Callan Associates. “It does take an important time-consuming matter off…Tariffs Could Reshape Global Trade
Published March 7, 2025
Ongoing trade tensions and rising tariffs are causing concern among farmers, with many wondering how long the disruptions will last. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson explained there is the potential to alter global trade patterns. “If the tariffs come…Johansson: Foreign Subsidies Hurt U.S. Growers
Published February 28, 2025
Rob Johansson, director of economics and policy analysis, American Sugar Alliance, spoke about shifting policies and economic uncertainty at the USDA Ag Outlook Forum. "There’s a lot of potential policies the administration is pursuing that will affect farm country, both…