Articles tagged under: Donald Trump
Trump Tweets on Trade
Published May 13, 2019
President Donald Trump was active on Twitter this weekend, saying the negotiations with China are right where he wants them to be. In Trump’s words, the government will match or better the money that China won’t be spending with U.S.…Tariffs Ramp Up
Published May 13, 2019
On Friday morning, the United States bumped punitive tariffs on Chinese products from ten percent to 25 percent. China has promised to retaliate, but has not taken any action at this point. White House Economic Advisor Larry Kudlow told Fox…Peterson Questions Administration Trade Strategy
Published May 6, 2019
In an interview with Agri-Pulse, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson is questioning the Administration’s strategy for the trade talks with China. "For the life of my, I cannot figure out what is going on," said Peterson. "Every time we…Tweet Sends Markets Lower
Published May 6, 2019
Just ahead of another round of trade negotiations between the U.S. and China, President Donald Trump went to Twitter and threatened to increase the tariff rate on Chinese products. Trump said the tariffs on Chinese products is “partially responsible” for…No Consensus on USCMA Ratification
Published May 1, 2019
During a meeting with Democratic leaders, President Donald Trump urged the lawmakers to ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. After the White House meeting, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer said the trade deal needs more protection for labor and the environment.Trump & Abe to Meet in DC
Published April 19, 2019
The White House has announced President Trump will host Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe later this month. That will be followed by Trump traveling to Japan in late May for an official state visit. Bilateral trade negotiations are underway between…U.S. Agriculture Needs a Win
Published April 16, 2019
A handful of Minnesota farmers and agribusiness professionals attended Monday’s roundtable discussion with President Trump, including Minnesota Farm Bureau President Kevin Paap. He says there were no questions from the audience. The president did talk a lot about tax cuts…Progress Made in Trade Negotiations, More Work Remains
Published April 8, 2019
According to Chinese state media, a consensus has been reached between China and the United States on a text of a trade agreement. The White House said the negotiations have been productive, but “significant work remains.” China’s lead trade negotiator…Optimism Voiced Over Trade Deal with China
Published April 5, 2019
In a briefing with reporters, President Donald Trump said farmers will be “really happy” with a potential trade agreement with China. More work is needed, but Trump said a deal could be happening soon. "We'll probably know over the next…