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McKalip Takes on Academic and Consulting Role

Published February 6, 2026

The former chief ag trade negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office, Doug McKalip, will co-lead the Demmer Scholars Program at Michigan State University. McKalip has also established FarMarkets Trade Consulting.

Strong U.S. Economy Responsible for Farm Trade Deficit

Published April 30, 2024

U.S. agriculture exports have been increasing over the past 25 years, topping at $196 billion in 2022. That’s up from $63 billion in 1997. At the same time, the U.S. is importing more farm products than it exports. The Red…

Trade Ambassador Participates in USGC Conference

Published February 16, 2024

USTR Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip was in Guatemala for the U.S. Grains Council International Marketing Conference. During his time in the country, McKalip also met with government leaders from within the new Guatemala government. Biotechnology's role in sustainability and…

GMO Corn Dispute Should be Resolved by the End of the Year

Published February 8, 2024

Chief Agricultural Trade Negotiator Doug McKalip expects the U.S.-Mexico dispute over biotech corn will be resolved by the end of this year. McKalip made that prediction at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture conference in Washington, D.C. The…

Trade Official Featured at Potato Expo

Published December 19, 2023

The National Potato Council has announced U.S. Chief Agricultural Trade Negotiator Doug McKalip will speak at Potato Expo. This show will be held January 10-11 in Austin, Texas. The Red River Farm Network will provide coverage from Potato Expo.

BT Corn Dispute Could ‘Stifle’ Innovation

Published September 7, 2023

U.S. Trade Representative Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip says the dispute between U.S.- Mexico biotech corn issue could affect farmer’s productivity. "They have put in place presidential decrees that threatens to disrupt trade, potentially harm U.S. farmers, and stifle innovation."…

McKalip: Keeping ‘the Foot on the Gas Pedal’

Published August 1, 2023

During a Farmfest forum Tuesday, Chief Agricultural Trade Ambassador Doug McKalip painted a positive story about the Biden Administration’s trade policy. A question came from the audience about the potential for new trade agreements. "Our goal in regards to the…

Farm Bill Listening Session Coming to Farmfest

Published July 28, 2023

Farmfest kicks off Tuesday in Minnesota's Redwood County. Over 400 exhibits will be on display. In addition to the massive trade show, Farmfest Forums Coordinator Kent Thiesse says the forums are also a highlight. "We have educational forums each day…

USTR Renews Canadian Dairy Policy Challenge

Published February 15, 2023

The United States is challenging Canada’s use of dairy tariff-rate-quotas through the U.S.-Mexico-Canada dispute settlement panel. "We would expect to have a response and a finding from the panel in 2023," said Doug McKalip, U.S. ag trade ambassador. "We think our…

USTR Ag Ambassador Seeking Answers From Mexican Government

Published February 10, 2023

The chief agricultural trade negotiator has reportedly given Mexico until Tuesday to explain the science behind its proposed ban on biotech corn. Doug McKalip told Reuters this response will help the United States determine the path forward. In late January,…

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McKalip Takes on Academic and Consulting Role

Strong U.S. Economy Responsible for Farm Trade Deficit

Trade Ambassador Participates in USGC Conference

GMO Corn Dispute Should be Resolved by the End of the Year

Trade Official Featured at Potato Expo

BT Corn Dispute Could ‘Stifle’ Innovation

McKalip: Keeping ‘the Foot on the Gas Pedal’

Farm Bill Listening Session Coming to Farmfest

USTR Renews Canadian Dairy Policy Challenge

USTR Ag Ambassador Seeking Answers From Mexican Government

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