Articles tagged under: Donald Trump
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…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…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…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…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.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…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…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…Phase One is Done
Published January 15, 2020
The U.S. and China have signed phase one of a trade agreement. President Donald Trump was joined by Chinese Vice Premier Liu He at the White House ceremony. "Today, we take a momentous step, one that has never been taken…