Articles tagged under: Trump
Ross, Censky Visit ND to Talk Trade
Published August 24, 2018
Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Deputy Agriculture Secretary Stephen Censky were in Fargo Thursday, where they met with industry stakeholders and participated in a townhall with several agricultural leaders. In opening remarks, Ross said President Trump’s intention with trade and China…Farmer Support of Trump Slipping
Published August 14, 2018
A Farm Futures survey shows support of President Trump from farmers is slipping. The survey reports 60 percent of farmers would currently vote for Trump again. That's down from the 75 percent support level received from farmers in the 2016…President Pardons Oregon Cattle Ranchers
Published July 10, 2018
President Donald Trump has granted two full pardons for Oregon cattle rancher Dwight Hammond, Jr. and his son, Steven Hammond. In 2012, the Hammonds were convicted of arson for fires that burned a portion public grazing lands in 2001 and…Dry Bean Scene
Published July 6, 2018
The Dry Bean Scene airs every Friday at 12:35 p.m. This week, we have an update on the North American Free Trade Agreement. Trade talks have stalled, but Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue remains hopeful for an agreement.Mexican President Supports New NAFTA Deal
Published July 5, 2018
Mexico's new president, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, supports reaching a new North American Free Trade Agreement with the U.S. and Canada. The morning after the election, Lopez Obrador President thanked President Trump for the congratulatory tweet and said he’ll reach…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…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…China Retaliation Takes Effect July 6
Published June 18, 2018
Shortly after the Trump Administration announced plans to impose $50 billion in tariffs on Chinese products, China responded with penalties in the same dollar range. China’s Foreign Ministry said the U.S. is “provoking the trade war” and targeted high value…USCA Leader Appreciates New Trade Approach
Published June 18, 2018
Mandan, North Dakota rancher Kenny Graner was part of the face-to-face meeting with Trump Administration officials Friday. Graner is happy with the tough talk on trade. "It is a breath of fresh air." Graner, who is president of the U.S.…