Articles tagged under: Ted McKinney
International ‘Shenanigans’ Hurt Trade
Published November 11, 2021
Former USDA Undersecretary of Trade Ted McKinney says international trade for U.S. agriculture is alive and well. The pandemic disrupted export activity. McKinney said trade is influenced by what he calls "international shenanigans." An example is the empty containers leaving…Trump-Era Trade Leaders Offer Insight Into Export Opportunities
Published November 7, 2021
Gregg Doud, who was the chief agricultural negotiator at USTR during the Trump Administration, says the Trans-Pacific Partnership was a good deal for agriculture, but the U.S. did not leave the TPP because of the agriculture provisions. "In the TPP,…McKinney to Lead NASDA
Published September 16, 2021
The former USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Ag Affairs, Ted McKinney, will now lead the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. In a statement, NASDA President Ryan Quarles said McKinney’s experience advocating for U.S. agriculture will bring…Will China Live Up to Trade Commitments?
Published December 3, 2020
Will China make the $36.5 billion in purchases by December 31? According to Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Ted McKinney, that is one question that is asked a lot. In McKinney’s words: It’s looking tough. "To be…McKinney Talks Trade Agreements with MN Farm Bureau
Published October 30, 2020
The progress of the phase one trade deal between the U.S. and China was part of the discussion as USDA Under Secretary Ted McKinney met with Minnesota Farm Bureau members on Thursday. "We'll know more on February 1, because then…USDA Begins Trade Talks with Great Britain
Published March 4, 2020
USDA officials have started trade talks with Great Britain. USDA Under Secretary Ted McKinney says animal welfare continues to be a major concern. "When I arrived, I met the Secretary of Agriculture. He was very clear about talking animal welfare…U.S. and China Talks Pushing Forward
Published November 1, 2019
In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Ag Affairs Ted McKinney says the U.S. and China are pushing forward in trade talks. "There's been a lot of work. I think most…USDA Leads Trade Mission to Vietnam
Published October 14, 2019
USDA Undersecretary Ted McKinney is leading a trade mission to Vietnam this week. McKinney describes Vietnam as “one of the fastest growing regions of the world.” The U.S. Soybean Export Council, U.S. Grains Council and more than 40 other groups…Hello, Neighbor
Published September 2, 2019
Beginning Tuesday, USDA Undersecretary Ted McKinney will be in Canada for a trade mission. More than 40 agribusiness companies and associations will join McKinney on this trip. With the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement primed for passage in Congress, McKinney said it is…