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Wiesemeyer: Specialty Crops Still Need More Aid

Published January 19, 2026

The House approved a package of funding bills to avoid a government shutdown. It's now up to the Senate to act by Friday. The chance of another government shutdown is up after the shooting death by a federal officer over…

Cramer, Daines Urge Trade Fix for Pulse Crops

Published January 19, 2026

Two U.S. senators are urging President Donald Trump to secure favorable trade provisions for American pulse crops in ongoing negotiations with India. North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer and Montana Senator Steve Daines highlighted that their states lead U.S. production of…

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Iran Tariff Could Renew Trade Tensions with China

Published January 13, 2026

President Trump has imposed a new 25 percent tariff on countries that do business with Iran. China would be on that list. That would move the current 20 percent tariff on goods from China to 45 percent. This action comes…

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Black Swans or Gray Rhinos

Published January 11, 2026

The Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling on the Trump tariffs at any time. This is one of many major issues facing agriculture today. We’ve all heard of black swan events, but the news cycle seems to be…

U.S. Potato Growers Seek Trade Probe Into Canada

Published January 5, 2026

The National Potato Council has formally asked the Office of the United States Trade Representative to launch a Section 332 fact-finding investigation into Canadian trade practices that may be limiting U.S. potato exports. In a letter to Chief Agricultural Negotiator…

Policy Expert Breaks Down Venezuela, Trade Implications

Published January 5, 2026

Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt says the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could have ripple effects on global oil markets and agricultural trade, particularly with China and other Central and South American countries. Truitt notes that while Venezuela…

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Maduro Captured by U.S. Forces, Faces Federal Charges

Published January 5, 2026

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been captured by U.S. forces and brought to the United States to face federal criminal charges. The operation follows a superseding federal indictment in the Southern District of New York, accusing Maduro and associates of…

2026 Trade Missions Target Key Global Markets

Published December 30, 2025

The USDA will host six international Agribusiness Trade Missions in 2026 to expand and diversify global market opportunities for American farmers and ranchers. USDA officials say increasing exports is critical to the health of both the agricultural sector and the…

When Will the Market Turn for Farmers?

Published December 29, 2025

Agribusiness consultant Michael Kvistad says U.S. farmers remain under heavy financial pressure as high input costs collide with lower commodity prices, but he believes the cycle will eventually turn. Kvistad points to global production trends as the primary force keeping…

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Chinese Chip Tariffs Delayed Until 2027

Published December 24, 2025

A Section 301 investigation found China violated trade rules in the global computer chip market. However, the Trump Administration does not plan to impose new tariffs on semiconductor imports from China until June of 2027. This investigation began a year…

Articles tagged under: tariffs

Wiesemeyer: Specialty Crops Still Need More Aid

Cramer, Daines Urge Trade Fix for Pulse Crops

Iran Tariff Could Renew Trade Tensions with China

Black Swans or Gray Rhinos

U.S. Potato Growers Seek Trade Probe Into Canada

Policy Expert Breaks Down Venezuela, Trade Implications

Maduro Captured by U.S. Forces, Faces Federal Charges

2026 Trade Missions Target Key Global Markets

When Will the Market Turn for Farmers?

Chinese Chip Tariffs Delayed Until 2027

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