Articles tagged under: Mexico
Dry Bean Scene
Published July 6, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. This week, we have an update on the North American Free Trade Agreement. Trade talks have stalled, but Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue remains hopeful for an agreement.Mexican President Supports New NAFTA Deal
Published July 5, 2018
Mexico's new president, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, supports reaching a new North American Free Trade Agreement with the U.S. and Canada. The morning after the election, Lopez Obrador President thanked President Trump for the congratulatory tweet and said he’ll reach…Dry Bean Scene
Published June 29, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. This week, hear an update on the current dry edible bean market and supplies from Northern Feed and Bean's Larry Lande.Mexico’s Tariffs Impact Spuds
Published June 14, 2018
As the result of Section 232 tariffs imposed by the U.S. on steel and aluminum imports from Mexico, frozen U.S. potatoes are on Mexico’s retaliatory tariff list. National Potato Council’s John Keeling says eventually, U.S. fries would be replaced by…Mexico Calls for NAFTA Flexibility
Published June 12, 2018
Mexico is calling for flexibility in North American Free Trade Agreement talks. According to a Reuters report, Mexican trade official said the only way the three countries will find a solution is through “sufficient flexibility” to narrow differences. The official…Meyer Offers Perspective on China and Mexico Tariffs
Published June 10, 2018
In the short run, the trade dispute with China is not expected to have a significant impact on the hog market. Kerns and Associates market analyst Steve Meyer says China is dealing with large domestic supplies and the U.S. wasn’t…ND Ag Leaders Attend NAFTA Meeting
Published June 7, 2018
U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp hosted a roundtable meeting with North Dakota agricultural leaders and the Mexican Ambassador to the U.S. to discuss trade and ongoing NAFTA renegotiations. In a statement, Heitkamp said a prolonged NAFTA timeline and tariffs have created…Tariffs Have Negative Impact on Hog Markets
Published June 6, 2018
Midwest Market Solutions President Brian Hoops says big picture, Mexico’s tariffs are part of a negotiations ploy and these tariffs can be removed as quickly as they can put back on. "Mexico's trying to do some posturing here. They are heavily…R-CALF Discourages “Skinny” NAFTA Deal
Published May 25, 2018
With talks of a “skinny” North American Free Trade Agreement, R-CALF USA is urging the Trump Administration to stay at the negotiating table. In a statement, R-CALF CEO Bill Bullard said if deficiencies with Canada and Mexico cannot be corrected,…