Articles tagged under: NAFTA

Dairy Still a Challenge in NAFTA Talks

Published September 18, 2018

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley met with the U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Monday, September 17. Grassley says the U.S. and Canada are working through issues in the updated North American Free Trade Agreement. "We talked a lot about agriculture.…
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NAFTA Deal Not Reached Friday

Published September 3, 2018

The U.S., Mexico and Canada didn’t reach a deal on a revamped North American Free Trade Agreement Friday. In a press conference, Canada’s top trade negotiator Chrystia Freeland told reporters the Canadian government won’t sign an agreement unless it’s good…
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Support Seen for Trade Agreements

Published August 29, 2018

A preliminary trade deal between the U.S. and Mexico is considered a positive move for agriculture. Arthur, North Dakota farmer and National Corn Growers Association President Kevin Skunes says corn growers want the trilateral agreement to help with trade uncertainty. "One…
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U.S. and Mexico Reach New Trade Agreement

Published August 28, 2018

The U.S. and Mexico have reached, in principal, an agreement to a new North American Free Trade Agreement framework. President Donald Trump says the new agreement will benefit U.S. agriculture in various regards, including Mexico's promise to immediately start purchasing…
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Optimism for NAFTA Deal

Published August 20, 2018

Mexico’s economy minister indicates the remaining trade issues between the U.S. and his country could be resolved by mid-week. Reuters is reporting the U.S. has dropped a Trump Administration proposal to include seasonal limits on Mexican agricultural exports to the…
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Trump: Be Prepared to Walk Away From NAFTA

Published August 17, 2018

At Thursday's cabinet meeting, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said trade negotiations with Mexico are underway and there’s hope for a breakthrough within a matter of days. Trump held firm, saying any trade deal has to be fair. "If you…
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ND Farmers Dive Into More of USDA’s Aid Package

Published August 9, 2018

North Dakota farmers are learning a little more about USDA’s aid package. Red River Farm Network’s Carah Hart reports an update, noting more details on the $12 billion aid package will unfold in the next few weeks. Listen to this story.
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Trade Focus at U.S. Grains Council Meeting

Published July 31, 2018

Trade is top-of-mind for attendees at the U.S. Grains Council Summer Meeting. Minnesota Corn Growers Association board member Harold Wolle is attending the event. He says no agreement is expected soon between the U.S. and China. "I think the North…
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