Articles tagged under: President Trump
A New Development in U.S.-China Trade Relations
Published May 14, 2018
In a weekend tweet, President Donald Trump said he is working with the Chinese government to ease penalties for a major Chinese communications company. Within the Washington Beltway, this move is seen as a bargaining chip to reduce the threat…Trump and Xi Discuss Trade
Published May 9, 2018
Trade was on the agenda when President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping talked by phone Tuesday. In a statement, the White House said Trump is committed to having a trade relationship with China that is balanced and benefits…Trump Names Food Safety Undersecretary
Published May 4, 2018
President Donald Trump has announced his intentions to nominate Mindy Brashears to be the next USDA undersecretary for food safety. Brashears is now the director of Texas Tech’s International Center for Food Industry Excellence. Brashears is also a past chair…Peterson Calls Farm Bill “Flawed”
Published April 19, 2018
Agriculture Committee Chairman Michael Conaway wants to bring the farm bill to the full House in the first week of May, emphasizing the need to get the bill done on a timely basis. During Wednesday's hearing, Ranking Member Collin Peterson…