Articles tagged under: trade
A Focus on the U.S.-China Trade Relationship
Published March 4, 2024
The American Soybean Association wants improvements made to the trade title in the new farm bill. With China's economy dealing with a slight downturn, ASA board member Ronnie Russell believes that efforts should be focused on increasing trade with the…Interpreting Biden Trade Strategy
Published October 12, 2022
The Biden Administration is taking a different approach to trade. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Baucus says the White House is not negotiating traditional trade agreements involving market access provisions to remove tariffs. "Instead, they're…McKalip Still Awaiting Senate Confirmation
Published September 23, 2022
The nominee for Chief Ag Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative Doug McKalip is still awaiting Senate confirmation. More than 100 U.S. agriculture groups and companies sent a letter to Senate leadership this past week, asking them…Still Waiting on Confirmation of Key Trade Positions
Published August 25, 2022
The nominee for the chief agriculture negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Doug McKalip, met with the Senate Finance Committee in early June. South Dakota Senator John Thune says on September 7 the committee is expected to…Big Picture Trade Agenda Under Construction
Published August 24, 2022
Trade is not seen as a top priority for the Biden administration. In a panel discussion at the Midwest Ag Export Summit, USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Foreign Ag Services, Jason Hafemeister, said the big picture agenda for trade is…Midwest Ag Export Summit Happening in Sioux Falls
Published August 21, 2022
Agriculture professionals are gathering in Sioux Falls, South Dakota this week to discuss trade at the Midwest Agricultural Export Summit. South Dakota District Export Council’s Luke Lindberg says there are three themes for the event. "Right now, with Russia's invasion…Chief Ag Negotiator Nominee Has Confirmation Hearing
Published August 1, 2022
The Senate Finance Committee held a confirmation hearing for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s nominee for Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip. During the hearing, McKalip outlined trade priorities, including enforcing the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement, strengthening trade relationships…USDA Trade Delegation Returns From the Philippines
Published July 24, 2022
A U.S. trade delegation traveled to the Philippines last week to build stronger ties and economic partnerships between the two countries. A handful of agricultural industry representatives from Minnesota were on the trade mission, including Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Vice…Supply Chain and Rail Issues Addressed in Senate Ag Hearing
Published June 10, 2022
While a House Ag Subcommittee reviewed the farm bill on Thursday, a Senate Agriculture Subcommittee took a closer look at agricultural trade. Associated Milk Producers Incorporated Co-CEO Sheryl Meshke testified the U.S. government must address supply chain issues. "Congress must…