Articles tagged under: tariff
U.S. to Discuss Tariffs With Japan This Week
Published November 15, 2021
The United States and Japan are in negotiations over the steel and aluminum tariffs imposed during the Trump Administration. The Biden Administration eased tariffs on European steel and aluminum last month and Japan now appears to be next in line.…U.S. is Not Ready to Lift Chinese Import Tariffs
Published March 29, 2021
In her first interview since being confirmed, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said the United States is not ready to lift tariffs on Chinese imports. U.S. businesses have been hurt by the tariffs, but Tai said these tariffs also shield…Resolution Expected on Brazilian Tariff on U.S. Ethanol
Published September 7, 2020
Heading into the holiday weekend, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said an announcement is forthcoming that will resolve a tariff dispute between the U.S. and Brazil. At the end of August, Brazil’s tariff rate quota moved to 20 percent on U.S.…Negotiations Intensify Ahead of Next Round of Tariffs
Published December 9, 2019
Trade talks between the U.S. and China are ramping up. The Trump Administration’s next round of tariffs against Chinese products is scheduled to take effect on December 15. Early today, a Chinese commerce ministry official said both sides must respect…Phase One Trade Deal Announced
Published October 14, 2019
On Friday, President Donald Trump announced ‘phase one’ of a trade deal with China. "We've come to a deal on intellectual property, financial services and a tremendous deal for the farmers," said Trump. "A purchase of from $40 billion to…More Tariffs for China
Published August 2, 2019
President Donald Trump has promised to impose ten percent tariffs on another $300 billion in Chinese goods and products. Trump said China has failed to ramp up its purchase of U.S. agricultural products, as promised. The new tariffs are scheduled…Tariff Threat Dropped
Published June 10, 2019
A deal has been reached between the United States and Mexico on illegal immigration. As a result, the tariff threat against Mexico has been dropped. President Donald Trump also tweeted Mexico would immediately begin buying large quantities of U.S. farm…Tariff Strategy Used to Address Immigration Challenge
Published May 31, 2019
President Trump plans to impose new tariffs on Mexico if it doesn’t address the issue of illegal immigration. A five percent duty would begin June 10 and that rate will rise to 25 percent by October 1. A spokesperson for…Peterson Responds to Tariff Increase
Published May 13, 2019
Responding to the Administration’s decision to raise tariffs on Chinese products, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson said the decision does nothing but use farmers as “political pawns.” The Minnesota Democrat said he believes President Trump has good intentions, but…