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Resolution to Overturn Tariffs Falls Short

Published May 1, 2025

A Senate vote to overturn President Trump's broad Liberation Day tariffs failed Wednesday in a 49-49 tie, falling short of the majority needed to pass the resolution. The measure, led by Senator Rand Paul, sought to end the emergency powers…

Grassley Calls for Quieter Approach in China Trade Talks

Published May 1, 2025

Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is urging the Trump administration to keep trade negotiations with China out of the public eye, cautioning that media-driven tactics could hinder progress. “I think there has been some progress being made, but our executive branch…

Truitt: U.S.-China Talks Ongoing

Published May 1, 2025

Despite denials from the Chinese government, Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt believes that behind-the-scenes negotiations over trade are underway. “I'm certain there are conversations that are taking place, whether the Chinese consider them official or not,” said Truitt. “When I…

Tariff Uncertainty Worries U.S. Fertilizer Industry

Published February 3, 2025

StoneX Vice President of Fertilizer Josh Linville is hearing concerns about tariffs and their impact on the fertilizer industry. Potash is the biggest hurdle. "It's hard to understate just how important Canadian potash flows are to the U.S." The timing…

Farmer Optimism Dips Slightly

Published January 9, 2025

The Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer for December shows farmers’ optimism has dipped slightly but is still much higher than earlier in 2024. "Producers are definitely feeling better about the economy today or in December than they were back…

U.S. Grain Markets Face Uncertainty

Published December 27, 2024

With all the uncertainties facing U.S. grains markets in 2025, strong trade relations are more important than ever. "With soybeans, you consider the fact that over half of what's produced is exported and these markets took years to develop, we're…

Trade War Fears

Published December 5, 2024

The majority of the soybeans exported out of North Dakota end up in China. A potential trade war could jeopardize that. "We've seen tariffs on soybeans before," said Jena Bjertness, director of market development, North Dakota Soybean Council. "Looking at…

Ag Economy Barometer: Optimism Grows, Trade Concerns Linger

Published December 4, 2024

This month’s Ag Economy Barometer report showed a continued improvement in farmer sentiment, but will that positivity translate into more spending and investing? "People have a more optimistic view but, does that translate to changes in behavior? We have some…

Corn Matters

Published October 16, 2024

Minnesota Corn Growers Association Past President Richard Syverson discusses tariffs and the potential for a trade war with China in this week's Corn Matters. Corn Matters is a presentation of the Minnesota Corn Growers Association. Corn Matters can be found…

Trade Disputes Tiring NW MN Farmers

Published August 13, 2019

Farmers are tired of the trade war. That’s one takeaway from a roundtable discussion between northwestern Minnesota farmers and Minnesota Senator Tina Smith Monday night. Crookston farmer Tim Dufault said he's tired of reading that farmers are okay with the…

Articles tagged under: Trade War

Resolution to Overturn Tariffs Falls Short

Grassley Calls for Quieter Approach in China Trade Talks

Truitt: U.S.-China Talks Ongoing

Tariff Uncertainty Worries U.S. Fertilizer Industry

Farmer Optimism Dips Slightly

U.S. Grain Markets Face Uncertainty

Trade War Fears

Ag Economy Barometer: Optimism Grows, Trade Concerns Linger

Corn Matters

Trade Disputes Tiring NW MN Farmers

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