Articles tagged under: President Trump
Trump Offers Upbeat View About Farm Economy
Published September 30, 2018
Numerous topics were addressed during President Donald Trump’s news conference after his United Nations speech Wednesday, including agriculture. Regarding the trade dispute with China, Trump seemed very bullish. “They’ve started buying again. We’ve had very little hurt from what I’ve…New Tariffs Implemented
Published September 24, 2018
Today is a big day in the troubled trade relationship between the United States and China. As of midnight, the Trump Administration has implemented a ten percent tariff on $200 billion of Chinese products. China responded with new tariffs of…Biofuel Supporters Ask Trump for RFS Support
Published September 20, 2018
In a letter, the National Biodiesel Board and the American Soybean Association are asking President Trump to provide additional help in supporting policies to expand production and use of biodiesel. NBB CEO Donnell Rehagen says the EPA offered too little…Trade War Ramps Up
Published September 18, 2018
As expected, the Trump Administration is implementing ten percent tariffs on another $200 billion in Chinese products. These tariffs take effect September 24 and will increase to 25 percent on January 1. China has already announced it will retaliate, but…Trade and Tariffs Top-of-Mind in ND
Published September 17, 2018
The tit-for-tat trade war between the U.S. and China continues. President Trump announced new tariffs on Chinese imports. China already vowed to take countermeasures if the U.S. raises tariffs further. RRFN’s Carah Hart reports trade and tariffs are still top-of-mind for…Campaign Appearance Includes Trade Talk
Published September 10, 2018
President Donald Trump returned to North Dakota Friday, making a campaign appearance for Senate candidate Kevin Cramer. Trump briefly discussed trade and agriculture. "We cannot continue to get ripped off as we've been ripped off before. Our farmers are very…Trump Meets with Ag Leaders
Published September 6, 2018
President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue and chief agriculture trade negotiator Gregg Doud sat down with South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal Wednesday. State Farm Bureau presidents from Texas and Illinois were also in…White House Offers Intent to Move Forward on NAFTA
Published September 3, 2018
The Trump Administration has notified Congress of its plans to sign a trade agreement with Mexico within 90 days. If willing, Canada will also be part of that process. The U.S. and Canada missed the Friday deadline to finalize a…Another Volley in the Trade War
Published August 2, 2018
The Trump Administration is considering a plan to raise tariffs on Chinese products from ten percent up to 25 percent. By cranking up the heat, the administration is hoping for an advantage in the trade war with China. A final…