Articles tagged under: Japan
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…An Opportunity to Level the Playing Field
Published August 27, 2019
A trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan could be an opportunity to level the playing field against competitors, but it doesn’t replace the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO David Priesler says the agreement is great first step,…Potential to Grow Potato Exports in Japan
Published August 26, 2019
There’s potential to expand U.S. potato exports in Japan. The National Potato Council expressed appreciation of the progress in U.S. and Japan trade negotiations. "We feel positive the Japan situation, by the end of this year, will stabilize," says NPC…U.S. and Japan Reach ‘Agreement in Principle’
Published August 26, 2019
The U.S. and Japan have an agreement in principle following months of trade negotiations. On Sunday, President Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe released more details from the G7 Summit. Trump calling the agreement tremendous for U.S. farmers. "One…NMPF, USDEC and Others Seek Trade Deal with Japan
Published August 20, 2019
The National Milk Producers Federation, the U.S. Dairy Export Council and 70 dairy companies and associations have sent a joint-letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. With Japan’s national elections completed, the dairy groups want…NAWG Responds to President Trump’s Comment on Wheat Exports
Published August 14, 2019
President Trump talked about the U.S. and Japan trade discussions at a rally in Pennsylvania on Tuesday. "We have a massive deficit with Japan. They send us thousands and thousands, millions of cars. We send them wheat. That's not a…Cramer Asks for Progress in U.S. and Japan Trade Talks
Published August 7, 2019
After meeting with Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer is asking U.S. and Japanese trade negotiators to advance mutually beneficial trade agreements. Cramer says with farmers sacrificing disproportionately more in the Chinese trade dispute,…Hope for Progressive Trade Talks Remain
Published June 28, 2019
As discussions between the U.S. and China resume, there is hope progress will be made between the two countries. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven continues to be optimistic. "We're pushing for progress and advocating this trade agreement can be reached,"…Trade Discussed During Trump’s Trip to Japan
Published May 28, 2019
President Donald Trump’s visit to Japan was largely ceremonial, filled with state dinners and a meeting with the new emperor. However, there was time to talk trade. Trump said he expects an announcement to be made later this summer. The…