Articles tagged under: trade
U.S. Officials Say ‘Not a Trade War’ Between U.S. and China
Published May 7, 2018
Minnesota State Cattlemen’s Association Executive Director Ashley Kohls spent time in China and Japan this past week. While on the trip, Kohls spoke with the Red River Farm Network, saying the relationship between the U.S. and China is sensitive. “We…U.S. and China Discuss Trade
Published May 7, 2018
The United States and China have not scheduled another round of negotiations. Trade officials from both countries met Thursday and Friday. The U.S. wants China to reduce its trade gap with the United States by $200 billion over the next…Trade War is Not Armageddon, Says Ross
Published May 2, 2018
Before making the trip to China to discuss the trade dispute, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross spoke at a conference in California. Ross downplayed the impact a trade war would have on agriculture. Ross said there are no simple answers but…NAFTA Discussions “Going Well”
Published April 24, 2018
Gregg Doud, Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, assured reporters in Washington D.C. that the North American Free Trade Agreement discussions are going well. “There are a lot of conversations being had. We need to…Rural Mainstreet Index Impacted by Trade Concerns
Published April 23, 2018
The Rural Mainstreet Index, which measures the economic outlook in rural America, was impacted by rural bankers who expressed concerns about trade tensions and their effect on the farm economy. Seventy-six percent of rural bankers said export markets are very…Mexico and EU Sign Trade Deal
Published April 22, 2018
The European Union and Mexico have come to terms on a new free trade agreement. Nearly all products, including agriculture and food products, will be duty-free. With the fate of the NAFTA trade talks an uncertainty, Mexico sees the EU…Rounds Expresses Disappointment in Farm Bill Partisanship
Published April 19, 2018
South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds expressed disappointment in the partisanship seen in the House farm bill debate. Rounds says there’s a real desire in the Senate to get something done. “We could really do some good things in the farm…Trade Dispute and Farm Bill Causing Anxiety
Published April 13, 2018
The trade dispute with China could impact several commodities, including a proposed 25 percent tariff on all U.S. wheat exports. While China is a small market for wheat, National Association of Wheat Growers CEO Chandler Goule says keeping all international…A Visit to the White House
Published April 12, 2018
President Trump announced Thursday there will be E15 available in the U.S. year-round. North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum attended the White House meeting and shared this update with RRFN. “While it doesn’t represent a signature yet, President Trump was certainly positive…