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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…

Callan: Trade, Tariffs, and Farm Bill Top Concerns for Farmers

Published January 29, 2025

In the early days of the Trump presidency, concerns remain in the agriculture sector, particularly regarding trade, tariffs and the farm bill. Jim Callan, president, James Callan Associates, said uncertainty remains with these issues. "Congress is still working through what…

MN Soybean Checkoff Sees Unique Opportunity in Uzbekistan

Published March 16, 2024

The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council hosted a second trade trip to Uzbekistan to continue promoting Minnesota soybeans in overseas markets. "They're currently using about 300, 000 metric tons of soybean meal in the country, but they should be…

GOP Lawmakers Press White House to Address Ag Trade

Published March 15, 2024

Over 20 Senate Republicans have sent a joint letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai voicing concern about the sharp decline in ag exports. The letter said, “while the Biden Administration continually refuses to pursue…

A Growing Middle Class Increases Protein Demand

Published February 16, 2024

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack moderated an Ag Outlook Forum featuring the U.S. trade ambassadors to Vietnam and the Philippines. Both countries have a very young population with a rising middle class. Ambassador Marc Knapper said Vietnam wants more high-value food…

Robust Trade Agenda Sought

Published November 30, 2023

USDA is currently projecting an agricultural trade deficit of $17 billion for the current marketing year. That compares to an average trade surplus of $12.5 billion each year over the past ten years. A coalition of 35 farm groups has…

NPPC Address Policy Priorities

Published April 8, 2022

For the first time in two years, the National Pork Producers Council Legislative Action Conference was an in-person event. Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO David Preisler said the industry has three priorities. "One is for continued funding for (prevention of)…

Potential Seen for Continued Export Growth in China

Published January 23, 2022

China increased agricultural imports in the past year with corn imports alone almost tripling in volume from 2020. Corn is also one of the biggest untapped trade markets for U.S in potential growth. "We've seen a huge increase in corn…

Biden Names Trevino Chief Ag Negotiator at USTR

Published September 13, 2021

The Biden administration announced a nominee for the Chief Ag Negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Elaine Trevino. She's currently the President of the Almond Alliance of California. The Biden administration says Trevino understands tariff and nontariff…

Articles tagged under: ag trade

Tariffs Could Reshape Global Trade

Johansson: Foreign Subsidies Hurt U.S. Growers

Callan: Trade, Tariffs, and Farm Bill Top Concerns for Farmers

MN Soybean Checkoff Sees Unique Opportunity in Uzbekistan

GOP Lawmakers Press White House to Address Ag Trade

A Growing Middle Class Increases Protein Demand

Robust Trade Agenda Sought

NPPC Address Policy Priorities

Potential Seen for Continued Export Growth in China

Biden Names Trevino Chief Ag Negotiator at USTR

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