Articles tagged under: Donald Trump
U.S. and Mexico Reach New Trade Agreement
Published August 28, 2018
The U.S. and Mexico have reached, in principal, an agreement to a new North American Free Trade Agreement framework. President Donald Trump says the new agreement will benefit U.S. agriculture in various regards, including Mexico's promise to immediately start purchasing…Trump: Be Prepared to Walk Away From NAFTA
Published August 17, 2018
At Thursday's cabinet meeting, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said trade negotiations with Mexico are underway and there’s hope for a breakthrough within a matter of days. Trump held firm, saying any trade deal has to be fair. "If you…Trump Offers View on Farm Economy
Published August 17, 2018
In a meeting with his cabinet on Thursday, President Donald Trump cited the trade dispute between the U.S. and China and its impact on agriculture. Trump also referred to the farm economy. "Despite everything, they (farmers) are starting to really…GOP Lawmakers Serve as Backdrop for White House Announcement
Published July 26, 2018
A group of Republican lawmakers were at the White House Wednesday to outline concerns about the Administration’s trade policy when they were brought into the Rose Garden announcement. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Pat Roberts said they unknowingly became “eye candy”…Trump Tweet Cites Farmer Struggles
Published July 20, 2018
In a series of tweets Friday, President Donald Trump called out China, the European Union and others for manipulating their currencies. The stronger dollar makes U.S. exports more expensive in global markets. On Twitter, Trump also said farmers have been…WTO Complaints Filed
Published July 17, 2018
The United States has filed five separate complaints with the World Trade Organization against China, the European Union, Canada, Mexico and Turkey. These countries retaliated against the U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said these…Farmers Impacted by Trade Dispute
Published July 11, 2018
The trade war between the U.S. and China is heating up with the Trump Administration announcing additional tariffs on Chinese goods worth $200 billion. American Soybean Association Treasurer Bill Gordon wants this trade war to end. Gordon, who farms in southwestern…Trump Talks Trade in ND Visit
Published June 28, 2018
During a campaign speech in Fargo Wednesday, President Donald Trump said good trade deals take time to develop and the U.S. is bargaining from a no-lose position. "When we're $500 billion down, they say Trump is starting a trade war.…Signs for Rural America
Published June 27, 2018
Before President Trump's North Dakota arrival, North Dakota Farmers Union hosted a "Rally or Agriculture". Nestled between a line of tractors and grain trucks at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, farmers made their message clear with chants and signs. Leaders of…