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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…

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…

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…

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,…

Articles tagged under: Japan

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

Relationships Are Vital for Trade

Promoting U.S. Beef in Japan

Cattle Producers Encouraged by Japan Trade News

An Opportunity to Level the Playing Field

Potential to Grow Potato Exports in Japan

U.S. and Japan Reach ‘Agreement in Principle’

NMPF, USDEC and Others Seek Trade Deal with Japan

NAWG Responds to President Trump’s Comment on Wheat Exports

Cramer Asks for Progress in U.S. and Japan Trade Talks

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