Articles tagged under: Donald Trump
Heading into ’20, Rolling Stone Takes Aim at MFP Payments
Published January 3, 2020
Rolling Stone magazine is known for its stories on music and pop culture, but an agriculture story is currently the top trending item on its website. The story cites the so-called ‘Trump Money,’ saying it is buying silence from farmers…Trump: Phase One Trade Deal to Be Signed January 15
Published December 31, 2019
The U.S. and China will sign the phase one trade deal on January 15. That’s according to a tweet from President Trump on Tuesday. Trump says the ceremony will take place at the White House and high level representatives of…Trade Agreement Could be Signed Within Days
Published December 30, 2019
A phase one trade deal between the U.S. and China is expected to be signed within a matter of days. While President Trump and Chinese President Xi are expected to participate in a signing ceremony, details have not been announced.…Phase One Trade Deal Secured
Published December 16, 2019
While the U.S. and China have an agreement, in principle, for a phase one trade deal, both countries will now move to a legal review of the language. They also need to determine how to handle the signing of the…U.S. Soybean/Pork Exports Exempted From Tariffs
Published December 6, 2019
The Chinese government is taking steps to exempt some U.S. soybeans and pork from punitive tariffs. The state-run Chinese news agency made that announcement, but the story did not specify the amount of imports that would be exempted. President Donald…China Wants Tariff Rollback
Published December 2, 2019
The Chinese newspaper Global Times is reporting there won’t be a trade deal with the United States unless the U.S. cuts tariffs are cut first. This news story quotes a former Chinese commerce minister, saying China will purchase U.S. farm…Tariffs Restored on Brazilian and Argentine Steel/Aluminum
Published December 2, 2019
President Donald Trump is restoring tariffs on steel and aluminum products from Brazil and Argentina. On Twitter, Trump said those two countries have devalued their currencies, which has hurt farmers and manufacturers. With this move, Trump said these countries will…Trump Tweet
Published November 18, 2019
President Donald Trump referenced the Market Facilitation Program payments while on Twitter over the weekend. Trump said farmers are receiving “another major round of cash” due to Chinese tariffs. Trump said small farms will be “big beneficiaries.” However, payments are…Cramer Discusses Trade Issues with President Trump
Published November 8, 2019
President Donald Trump and North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer discussed the U.S. and China trade talks via phone on Thursday night. "President Trump never overplays his hand with China; neither does China." Cramer sees cautious optimism for a trade deal.…