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Hoeven Says Tariffs Can Improve US-Canada Trade Relationship

Published February 3, 2025

The tariffs against Canada and China are scheduled to take effect on Tuesday. Senator John Hoeven believes the tariffs can work to eventually improve our trade relationship with Canada. "I think the President's effort here is to really put a…

Canadian Cattle Association Criticizes Proposed Tariff

Published January 22, 2025

President Trump announced he may impose a 25 percent tariff on Canada and Mexico by February 1. An order was also signed to review U.S. trade deficits and the USMCA. Nathan Phinney, president, Canadian Cattle Association, called the proposal "a…

US-EU Disagree Over Agriculture

Published March 8, 2019

During meetings in Washington, D.C., European Union trade commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom said any trade deal with the United States will not include agriculture. That seems to be a non-starter for the U.S., who wants more agricultural access to the European…

WSJ-Trade Deal is Close

Published March 4, 2019

The Wall Street Journal is reporting the U.S. and China are close to completing a trade deal. That agreement could be finalized in a summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of this month.…

Trade Deals Sought with EU, UK and Japan

Published October 17, 2018

The Trump Administration has formally launched trade negotiations with the European Union, Britain and Japan. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer sent letters to Congress, outlining the administration’s intention to move forward. In the letter, Lighthizer said the goal is “fairer,…

Trade Tops Discussion at BNSF Ag Event

Published September 7, 2018

BNSF Railway has wrapped up with its semi-annual meeting with agricultural stakeholders Thursday. North Dakota Grain Growers Association President Dan Wogsland participated in the Washington, D.C. meeting. System-wide, there seems be very few problems for grain rail movement. Of course,…

Surprising Export Numbers Released

Published September 7, 2018

China began imposing tariffs on U.S. ag products in early July. Ironically, the July export numbers were very strong. "It's the best July that the U.S. has seen as far as the value of ag exports go," said USDA trade…

U.S. and China Talk Trade

Published August 24, 2018

The U.S. and China wrapped up two days of trade talks Thursday with no resolution in sight. A White House spokesperson said the two sides exchanged views on the issues of “fairness” in their economic relationship. This was the first…

Trump: Be Prepared to Walk Away From NAFTA

Published August 17, 2018

At Thursday's cabinet meeting, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said trade negotiations with Mexico are underway and there’s hope for a breakthrough within a matter of days. Trump held firm, saying any trade deal has to be fair. "If you…

G20 Ministers Oppose Protectionism

Published July 30, 2018

Agriculture ministers from the G20 nations have promised to reform World Trade Organization rules. No details were offered, but a statement was released saying they were “concerned about the increasing use of protectionist non-tariff trade measures.” Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue…

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Hoeven Says Tariffs Can Improve US-Canada Trade Relationship

Canadian Cattle Association Criticizes Proposed Tariff

US-EU Disagree Over Agriculture

WSJ-Trade Deal is Close

Trade Deals Sought with EU, UK and Japan

Trade Tops Discussion at BNSF Ag Event

Surprising Export Numbers Released

U.S. and China Talk Trade

Trump: Be Prepared to Walk Away From NAFTA

G20 Ministers Oppose Protectionism

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