Articles tagged under: Donald Trump
Short-term Pain, Long-term Gain
Published August 21, 2019
President Donald Trump is defending his approach to China and trade. In a White House briefing, Trump said he is willing to risk a short-term recession due to a trade war. "China has been ripping this country off for 25…Reuters: Trump Cabinet Discuss Farm-State Support
Published August 21, 2019
According a Reuters report, President Donald Trump had a two-hour meeting with members of his cabinet this past week to discuss small refinery waivers and agriculture. Corn farmers and the ethanol industry are upset with the EPA decision to exempt…Insight Into Small Refinery Waiver Decision
Published August 19, 2019
According to Reuters, the Administration decision to grant 31 new small refinery waivers was prompted by a phone call between President Trump and EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler. The news has upset farm groups and lawmakers. National Corn Growers Association CEO…Hong Kong Protests Could Influence Trade Talks
Published August 19, 2019
If China reacts violently to the protests in Hong Kong, it could threaten a potential trade deal between the U.S. and China. President Trump made that warning to Chinese President Xi over the weekend. Meanwhile, White House economic advisor Lawrence…U.S. and EU Ink a Trade Deal for Beef
Published August 5, 2019
The United States and the European Union have signed an agreement that will increase the amount of U.S. beef going to the EU. This deal will nearly triple the amount of annual duty-free beef exports. "This is a tremendous victory…Seeking a Trade Deal with Brazil
Published July 31, 2019
In a brief exchange with reporters Tuesday, President Donald Trump said the U.S. will work on a free trade deal with Brazil. Brazil is now the world’s largest soybean producing country and has been at odds with the U.S. on…Trade Mitigation Payments Approved by OMB
Published July 17, 2019
On Monday afternoon, President Trump hinted the Office of Management and Budget approved the trade mitigation payments for the Market Facilitation Program. "We're going to give them $16 billion. It's just been approved. I approved it." The Office of Management…Trade Talks to Resume
Published July 1, 2019
U.S. and Chinese trade officials will return to the bargaining table. After a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the G-20 Summit, President Donald Trump sounded very optimistic. "We had a very, very good meeting with China; I would…Trudeau and Trump to Meet Ahead of G20 Summit
Published June 21, 2019
The U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement was one item on the agenda as Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. Thursday. Mexico already ratified the USMCA. The U.S. and Canada still need to ratify…