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President Trump Signs U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement

Published October 8, 2019

Corn farmers, cattle ranchers and several others representing U.S. agriculture painted the backdrop for the signing ceremony at the White House. The bilateral trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan will benefit farm country by lifting tariffs on $7.2 billion…

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The Next Steps in the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement

Published September 26, 2019

U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Steve Censky tells the Red River Farm Network the final details are being worked on for the first stage of the U.S. and Japan trade agreement. This will happen within the next two weeks.…

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A Level Playing Field for U.S. Wheat

Published September 26, 2019

Wheat growers are pleased with the reduction in tariffs in the new trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan. U.S. Wheat Associates President Vince Peterson says the details are simple for wheat. "The implementation is the same for the tariff…

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U.S. Pork Industry Pleased with Japan Agreement

Published September 25, 2019

The U.S. pork industry is pleased with the signed trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan. The National Pork Producers Council says once implemented, the agreement signed today puts U.S. pork back on a level playing field with competitors in…

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First Stage of U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement Announced

Published September 25, 2019

During the United Nations General Assembly in New York, President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced the first stage of the new trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan. This agreement would level the playing field for…

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Pork Board Remains Optimistic About Trade Deals

Published September 23, 2019

Signing of a trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan could happen during the United Nations General Assembly later this month in New York. "Japan is the most important market, by value, for U.S. pork," says National Pork Board Chief…

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U.S.-Japan Trade Deal Sent to Capitol Hill

Published September 17, 2019

The Trump Administration has notified Congress the U.S. and Japan are ready to move forward on a trade deal on agriculture. By sending this formal notification to Congress, President Trump can officially sign off on the agreement. That signing ceremony…

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Relationships Are Vital for Trade

Published September 9, 2019

President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council Tom Vilsack is back in the U.S. following a trip to China and Japan earlier this month. Vilsack says it’s important both governments and industry professionals understand the value of the…

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Promoting U.S. Beef in Japan

Published September 9, 2019

The North Dakota Beef Commission had two representatives in Tokyo for the U.S. Meat Export Federation trade trip. Mark Voll, who ranches in western North Dakota, says the Japanese consumers are looking for non-traditional beef cuts. "A beef tongue in…

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Cattle Producers Encouraged by Japan Trade News

Published August 30, 2019

The U.S. and Japan have an agreement, in principle, following months of trade negotiations. Cattle producers are encouraged by the news, as Japan is the top market for U.S. beef. North Dakota Stockmen’s Association President Dan Rorvig says the Japanese…

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