Articles tagged under: tariffs
The Fate of USMCA Rests in the House
Published May 16, 2019
Senate Majority Whip and South Dakota Senator John Thune tells the Red River Farm Network it’s likely the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement would get enough votes to pass in the Upper Chamber. "The bigger issue right now is House Speaker…Optimism Voiced Over Trade Deal with China
Published April 5, 2019
In a briefing with reporters, President Donald Trump said farmers will be “really happy” with a potential trade agreement with China. More work is needed, but Trump said a deal could be happening soon. "We'll probably know over the next…Canada, Mexico Seeking to Eliminate U.S. Tariffs
Published March 27, 2019
This past week, Canadian Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer met to discuss removal of U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs. Both Canada and Mexico are threatening to withhold ratification of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement if the tariffs…ASA Responds to Chinese Soybean Purchase
Published February 25, 2019
In a statement, American Soybean Association President Davie Stephens said it is good to see U.S. soybeans moving to China again, but the piecemeal commitments do not add up to the damage done by trade retaliation. The ASA leader said…Another Tariff Battle is Possible
Published February 19, 2019
The Trump Administration is considering new tariffs on imports of cars and auto parts. If the White House goes forward with tariffs, it would impact approximately $360 billion in imports. That’s more than seven times the value of steel and…ASA Wants Administration to End Tariffs
Published February 7, 2019
With the March 1 deadline looming to finalize an agreement between the U.S. and China, the American Soybean Association is asking Congress to pressure the White House to end the tariffs. China has offered to buy an additional five million…Seeking Changes to Federal Section 232 Tariff Policy
Published February 7, 2019
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has introduced legislation that would change trade and tariff policy. This bill would tighten the rules for Section 232 tariffs, giving the Department of Defense the authority to investigate national security threats. It also gives…China Market Chatter Increases
Published January 21, 2019
According to Bloomberg, China has offered to eliminate its trade surplus with the United States by 2024. China would accomplish that by increasing annual imports from the U.S. by over $1 trillion. U.S. negotiators reportedly were skeptical about the proposal…Face-to-Face Negotiations for the U.S and China
Published January 4, 2019
The U.S. and China are beginning the week with trade talks in Beijing. The meeting is described as vice ministerial level trade negotiations. A working team led by Deputy U.S. Trade Ambassador Jeffrey Gerrish will be at the table. Presidents…