Articles tagged under: NAFTA
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…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.MN Pork Farmers Eager for a NAFTA Deal
Published August 8, 2018
Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO David Preisler says trade uncertainty is the biggest driver in the hog market. Pork exports to China have dried up. "A 62 percent tariff is going to do that. That means probably $10-to-$12 a head…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…A Trade Deal in August
Published July 27, 2018
The U.S. and Mexico want to hammer out a trade deal in August. That would be followed by a trilateral agreement with Canada. The NAFTA negotiations had stalled, but Mexico’s economic minister met with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on…Farmers Just Want Access to Markets
Published July 25, 2018
More details of USDA’s trade assistance funding will be released in the next few weeks. Senate Agriculture Appropriations Committee Chairman John Hoeven explains why $12 billion is offered. "The administration estimates the impact of the retaliatory trade measures that have…NAFTA a Priority for Canadian Beef Producers
Published July 20, 2018
On Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made changes in his Cabinet appointing a former resource minister, Jim Carr, as the minister of international trade diversification. Trudeau says it’s important for Canada to diversify markets. Canada needs to ensure they…Longer Timeline Expected to Resolve Key Trade Disputes
Published July 10, 2018
The U.S. – China dispute will continue longer-term. North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer tells RRFN it is a bigger challenge, but wouldn’t elaborate. That comes after a discussion with U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer. Cramer says the North American Free…Perdue Remains Hopeful for NAFTA
Published July 6, 2018
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue remains hopeful that a new North American Free Trade Agreement can soon be reached with Mexico. On his “Back to Our Roots” tour of the Pacific Northwest, Perdue told reporters the United States will likely get…