Articles tagged under: trade
Ross says it’s “Too Early” for WTO Withdrawal
Published July 5, 2018
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says it’s "too early" to discuss the possibility of the United States leaving the World Trade Organization. A Bloomberg report says the discussion comes about as the Trump Administration continues to talk about ways to improve…Tariffs Not a Major Concern, Yet
Published July 5, 2018
Brock and Associates President Richard Brock says trade wars aren’t good for the U.S., but he’s not yet concerned about the tariff’s impact on prices. "Obviously, if they need our product they're going to pay the tariffs. I think there…A Potential Long-Term Challenge for Trade Disputes
Published July 5, 2018
Today, Mexico will carry out the second round of tariffs, targeting $2.5 billion in agriculture products. The U.S. pork industry will be impacted by the retaliatory tariffs. And Friday, the U.S. will likely impose a 25 percent duty on Chinese…Trump Administration Discussing WTO Withdrawal
Published July 4, 2018
The Trump Administration has reportedly drafted a bill that would abandon the United States’ commitment to World Trade Organization rules. Trump has reportedly been discussing the withdrawal of the U.S. from the WTO altogether. The draft bill is known as…Dry Bean Scene
Published June 29, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. This week, hear an update on the current dry edible bean market and supplies from Northern Feed and Bean's Larry Lande.Mason’s Message: Farmers Want Trade, Not Handouts
Published June 29, 2018
When it comes to current trends in agriculture, Indiana farmer and speaker Damian Mason says trade is the main event. "The American farmer does not want handouts, they want trade. But right now, we have a situation where our trade…Signs for Rural America
Published June 27, 2018
Before President Trump's North Dakota arrival, North Dakota Farmers Union hosted a "Rally or Agriculture". Nestled between a line of tractors and grain trucks at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds, farmers made their message clear with chants and signs. Leaders of…Perdue Defends Trump Trade Policy in Op-Ed
Published June 25, 2018
In an op-ed published in USA Today, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said the Trump Administration will protect U.S. farmers from Chinese trade retaliation. While the current trade situation is unsettling, Perdue said American farmers will see the benefits if the…Dry Bean Scene
Published June 22, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson recently returned from a trip to Cuba. The United States continues to tap demand in the country for agricultural products, including dry edible…