Articles tagged under: Mexico
USMC Rail Network in the Works
Published March 23, 2021
The first rail network connecting the U.S., Mexico and Canada is in the works. Canadian Pacific Railway and Kansas City Southern have come to a merger agreement worth $29 billion. The two railroad systems come together in Kansas City and…Ag Groups Question U.S. Trade Relationship with Mexico
Published March 22, 2021
Food and agriculture organizations have growing concerns with the U.S.-Mexico trade relationship. In a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, 27 groups said that trade with Mexico is “quickly deteriorating” due to bans on…Fresh Potato Court Ruling Delayed Again
Published March 8, 2021
The Mexican Supreme Court denied a vote on a draft ruling to overturn the ban to import fresh U.S. potatoes. This is the second week in a row the court postponed the ruling. According to the National Potato Council, if…Mexico’s Supreme Court Issues Favorable Draft Ruling on Fresh Potatoes
Published February 22, 2021
The Mexican Supreme Court released a draft ruling to overturn a 2017 lower court decision to prevent Mexico’s federal government from implementing regulations to all imports of fresh U.S. potatoes. "In the Mexican Supreme Court, they issue a draft ruling…A Boost in Global Corn Ending Stocks, Soy Ending Stocks Lower
Published February 10, 2021
The February USDA World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimate report had USDA raising world corn ending stocks 2.7 million tonnes from January to 286.5 million tonnes, reflecting increasing stocks in China, South Africa and Mexico partially offsetting decreases in Argentina…#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…Economist Has an Optimistic Outlook for U.S. Sugar Market
Published December 3, 2020
American Sugar Alliance Director of Economics and Policy Analysis Jack Roney gave an optimistic outlook on the sugar markets during the American Crystal Sugar Company annual meeting. The biggest challenge for the industry is typically trade with Mexico, but Roney…North American Leaders Sign Communique at Tri-National Ag Accord
Published October 23, 2020
Agricultural leaders from Canada, Mexico and the U.S. wrapped up three days of discussions surrounding trade, COVID-19 response and more. This was the first Tri-National Ag Accord since the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement went into effect in July. Mexican Association of Secretaries…Lighthizer Talks USMCA at House Ways and Means Hearing
Published June 17, 2020
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer testified before the House Ways and Means Committee last week. The trade ambassador answered questions on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, noting that the agreement goes into effect on July 1. Lighthizer said biotechnology will be addressed.…