Trump-Xi Summit Possible
Negotiations are underway for President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to meet for a summit in June. This is still in the discussion phase, but it could ease trade tensions between the two countries.
Articles tagged under: Donald Trump
Tariff Policy Takes Another Turn
On Thursday, President Trump announced a 30-day pause on all tariffs to Canada and Mexico. A day later, Trump made another change in the tariff policy. “Canada has been ripping us off for years on lumber and dairy products; 250…
‘America is Back’
With that simple message, President Donald Trump kicked off his speech to a joint session of Congress. Trump went on to address tax cuts, energy and the border. Tariffs were also part of the speech. Trump said his trade policy…
ECAP Program Announced at Commodity Classic
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins made her first visit to Commodity Classic, beginning with a message from her boss, saying President Trump hears you and will never stop fighting for the farmers and ranchers. Rollins promised to be agriculture’s second greatest…
Short Term Disruptions for Long Term Success
North Dakota Senator John Hoeven acknowledged the uncertainty facing farmers over tariffs but emphasized the importance of market access and fair trade. "President Trump's goal is to get us more access to markets on a fairer basis and that's a…
Trump Orders Restrictions on Chinese Investments
President Donald Trump has taken steps to block Chinese investment in sensitive U.S. business sectors, including agriculture. The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States reviews foreign investments to determine if there are potential risks to national security. Trump’s…
Administration Addressing Avian Influenza
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins is in her home state of Texas today for a roundtable discussion about avian influenza. This meeting follows comments by President Trump on Friday about the same issue. "She knows everything about it and she's going to…
Larew: USDA Funding a Positive Step, but Uncertainty Remains
The recent USDA funding approval is bringing relief to farmers who had been left in limbo regarding conservation program contracts. National Farmers Union President Rob Larew called it "really good news for a bunch of reasons," particularly for those who…
Criticism for Trump’s ‘Slash and Burn’ Approach
The government workforce reduction is making headlines on a daily basis. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith said efficiencies can be made in government, but feels President Trump is taking a ‘slash and burn’ approach. "The President isn't the king.; he doesn't just…
USDA H5N1 Employees Rehired
USDA is rescinding the termination notices it previously delivered to some employees working on the federal avian influenza response. Politico reported 25 percent of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network employees had lost their jobs. These positions are considered necessary…
