Articles tagged under: trade
NAFTA a Priority for Canadian Beef Producers
Published July 20, 2018
On Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made changes in his Cabinet appointing a former resource minister, Jim Carr, as the minister of international trade diversification. Trudeau says it’s important for Canada to diversify markets. Canada needs to ensure they…Trade Top-of-Mind for MN Pork Producers
Published July 17, 2018
In a policy update during the 2018 Minnesota Pork Lenders Meeting, Minnesota Pork Producers Association CEO David Preisler said trade tariffs were is top-of-mind. "We're hopeful we can get this behind us. It sounds like the North American Free Trade…WTO Complaints Filed
Published July 17, 2018
The United States has filed five separate complaints with the World Trade Organization against China, the European Union, Canada, Mexico and Turkey. These countries retaliated against the U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said these…Farm Lenders Preparing for Trade Uncertainty
Published July 16, 2018
Farm lenders are preparing to deal with trade uncertainty this fall. Barry Hanson, Executive Vice President, United Valley Bank, believes calmer heads will prevail. "I think China needs us. Maybe I'm just being naive and hopeful, but I think it…Preparing for Trade Title Farm Bill Talks
Published July 13, 2018
Combest, Sell and Associates managing partner Tom Sell says aside from the nutrition title, the trade title could also be a big discussion piece as lawmakers step into conference committee. "The big question in my mind: is there going to…Japan to Import U.S. Lamb
Published July 13, 2018
For the first time in 15 years, Japan is opening its market to U.S. lamb. Japan shut down access to its market in 2003 when BSE was identified in the U.S. cattle herd. Japan’s lamb imports reached a record value…Senate Makes a Trade Statement
Published July 12, 2018
On Wednesday, U.S. Senators voted to include language for providing a role for Congress in making a determination of trade tariffs related to national security concerns. DTN reports the language is watered down from earlier demands, but this is the…No Best Case Trade Scenario
Published July 12, 2018
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Vice-President Jamie Beyer met with lawmakers and other public officials to discuss trade in Washington D.C. last week. Beyer says Chief Agriculture Negotiator Gregg Doud is concerned about more than the China trade discussions. "He's concerned about…COFCO: China Will Look to the World for Other Protein Souces
Published July 12, 2018
In an interview with China’s state-run newspaper, a key COFCO official said China will be able to replace U.S. soybean exports with alternative sources. That includes an increase in business with Brazil and Argentina. The senior COFCO official also said…