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A Trade Deal for the U.S. and Brazil?

Published March 9, 2020

President Trump met with Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro this weekend in Florida. According to a joint statement that was released after the meeting, the two sides will discuss a bilateral trade package later this year.
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Mini-Trade Deal With India Not Expected This Week

Published February 24, 2020

President Donald Trump has arrived in India. There was speculation a trade agreement between the two countries would be announced during the trip, but that’s now off the agenda. U.S. Trade Ambassador Robert Lighthizer is not part of the Trump…
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Trump Tweets MFP Message

Published February 21, 2020

Another round of Market Facilitation Program payments may be available in 2020. President Trump tweeted that additional assistance will be available to farmers if needed while the trade deals with China, Mexico and Canada are implemented. Previously, Agriculture Secretary Sonny…
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Trump Touts Trade

Published February 5, 2020

During the State of the Union address, President Donald Trump touted trade policies including the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Trump said the USMCA will expand markets for farmers and ranchers. The president said the trade deal delivers more fairness and reciprocity…
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Next Up, Canada

Published January 30, 2020

On the day President Trump signed the USMCA, Canadian lawmakers began the ratification process for the same trade deal. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government is in the minority and will need help from others to pass the updated trade…
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An Important Week for USMCA

Published January 27, 2020

The Canadian Parliament reconvenes today and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the first priority is the ratification of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. President Donald Trump will sign the bill implementing the trade deal on Wednesday.
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Aggressive Timeline Suggested for EU Trade Deal

Published January 23, 2020

While in Davos, Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, President Donald Trump said he’d like to finalize a trade deal with the European Union before the 2020 election. With numerous protectionist policies in Europe, Trump admitted it won’t be easy…
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Trump Has Support in Farm Journal Poll

Published January 20, 2020

According to Farm Journal, President Trump’s approval rating in farm country is at its highest level ever. The monthly survey found 83 percent of farmers and ranchers support the president’s job performance. This poll coincides with trade policy wins with…
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Trade Agenda Moves to the EU

Published January 20, 2020

The European Union appears to be next on the Trump Administration’s trade agenda. Trump and U.S. Trade Ambassador Robert Lighthizer plan to meet with key EU officials during this week’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. EU Trade Commissioner Phil…
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