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Trump Shifts on Greenland, Suspends European Tariffs

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President Trump says he has reached the framework of a deal with NATO on the future of Greenland and will no longer move forward with tariffs previously threatened against European countries. Trump made the announcement on Wednesday from Davos, Switzerland,…

Greenland Debate Adds New Pressure to U.S.-EU Ag Trade

Published January 20, 2026

Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt says President Donald Trump’s push to pressure European nations over Greenland could slow momentum on agricultural trade, especially for specialty products. Truitt says the administration has identified key pressure points in Europe and is willing…

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Wiesemeyer: Specialty Crops Still Need More Aid

Published January 19, 2026

The push to deliver additional federal aid for agriculture is gaining attention on Capitol Hill. Washington, DC analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says House Democrats surprised Republicans by rolling out their own farm aid proposal. Senate Republicans are working on a separate…

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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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Corn Exports Pace Ahead of 2024; Soybeans See Marketing-Year High

Published December 24, 2025

USDA released a catch-up export sales report on Tuesday, covering the week ending December 11. Corn exports posted another strong week, with the commitment pace rising 1 point to 31 percent ahead of the same point in 2024. Soybean export…

U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Back on Track

Published December 24, 2025

Talks on a tariff and trade deal between Indonesia and the U.S. appeared close to breaking down earlier this month, but officials now say an agreement is back on track. Indonesia’s chief trade negotiator says both sides have resolved all…

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Grain Market Recovery Depends on Exports

Published December 23, 2025

Ample global grain supplies continue to pressure commodity prices, with exports seen as the key path toward a recovery. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says the big crop kept inventories elevated, limiting upside potential. “Number one, we had a…

Articles tagged under: Trade War

Trump Shifts on Greenland, Suspends European Tariffs

Greenland Debate Adds New Pressure to U.S.-EU Ag Trade

Wiesemeyer: Specialty Crops Still Need More Aid

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?

Corn Exports Pace Ahead of 2024; Soybeans See Marketing-Year High

U.S.-Indonesia Trade Deal Back on Track

Grain Market Recovery Depends on Exports

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