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U.S. Trade Representative Tai Meets with Key Trade Leaders

Published March 24, 2021

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai is meeting virtually with trade leaders in her first week on the job. On Tuesday, Tai met with Japan’s Foreign Minister to discuss China’s unfair trade practices and shared interests. On Monday, Tai met with…

Japanese Tariff Hikes are “A Temporary Inconvenience”

Published March 19, 2021

Japan is temporarily raising tariffs on U.S. beef imports. That's because volumes exceeded the levels agreed to between the two countries for the fiscal year. In the short-term, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Senior Director of International Trade and Market Access…

#3 Story of 2020: New Opportunities Seen in Agricultural Trade

Published December 31, 2020

On January 15, the U.S. and China signed the phase one trade agreement. During the signing ceremony, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said "I believe it will be a real bonanza for American farmers, ranchers and producers." China agreed at that…

ND Beef Council Invests in Japan Project

Published March 9, 2020

The North Dakota Beef Commission has approved $200,000 in funding to assist the U.S. Meat Export Federation expand markets in Japan. The money will be used to build consumer confidence in the quality, value and safety of U.S. beef.

Japan Allows U.S. Chipping Potatoes Year-Round

Published February 20, 2020

According to the USDA, U.S. chipping potatoes will now be allowed to enter Japan year-round. That includes Minnesota and North Dakota fresh potatoes for processing. Previous import protocols for chipping potatoes was from February 1 to July 30 each year.…

Holding China Accountable in Trade

Published February 4, 2020

According to American Soybean Association CEO Ryan Findlay, 2020 is off to a strong start for the U.S. soybean industry. "On January 1, the U.S.- Japan Trade Agreement took effect and now, the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and a phase one deal…

Beef Industry Welcomes Japan and EU Trade Deals

Published January 2, 2020

This New Year begins with two new trade deal that have taken effect. National Cattlmen’s Beef Association Director of International Trade Kent Bacus says the bilateral trade deal with Japan has lowered trade tariffs in Japan. "It puts us on…

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U.S.-Japan Trade Terms Take Effect

Published January 1, 2020

The newly approved trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan is now in effect. Tariffs are lifted on more than $7 billion worth of U.S. agricultural goods. This gives 126 million Japanese consumers will have greater access to American beef,…

Livestock Industry Praises Passage of U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement

Published December 4, 2019

The news that the Japanese Parliament has ratified a trade agreement with the U.S. is being praised by the livestock industry. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Vice President of Government Affairs Ethan Lane calls it a huge win for U.S. cattle…

Japanese Parliament Approves U.S. Trade Agreement

Published December 4, 2019

The Upper House of the Japanese Parliament has approved the trade agreement with the U.S. This paves the way for tariff reductions on over $7 billion of U.S. agricultural products, including beef, pork, nuts, sorghum, sweet corn and others. It…

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Articles tagged under: Japan

U.S. Trade Representative Tai Meets with Key Trade Leaders

Japanese Tariff Hikes are “A Temporary Inconvenience”

#3 Story of 2020: New Opportunities Seen in Agricultural Trade

ND Beef Council Invests in Japan Project

Japan Allows U.S. Chipping Potatoes Year-Round

Holding China Accountable in Trade

Beef Industry Welcomes Japan and EU Trade Deals

U.S.-Japan Trade Terms Take Effect

Livestock Industry Praises Passage of U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement

Japanese Parliament Approves U.S. Trade Agreement

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