Articles tagged under: Trump
EU Prepares for More Tariff-Free U.S. Beef
Published April 27, 2018
The European Union is preparing to allow more tariff-free U.S. beef into the region as part of an attempt to avoid a trade war. Politico reports the move comes at the same time French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor…Trump Showing Interest in TPP
Published April 13, 2018
More than one year after pulling out of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement, President Trump is asking his top economic advisers to study the possibility of re-joining the trade pact. President Trump deputized U.S. Trade Ambassador Robert Lighthizer…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…China Files WTO Dispute
Published April 10, 2018
China has filed a dispute with the World Trade Organization, alleging U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum violate world trade rules. However, the Chinese did reconfirm they will lower tariffs on cars, potentially paving the way for negotiations. The announcement…A More Moderate Trade Tone
Published April 9, 2018
The rhetoric over trade and tariffs was in overdrive last week. On the Sunday talk shows, the Trump Administration took a more moderate approach. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin was on CBS’s ‘Face the Nation’ and said the Trump Administration simply…Cramer Advocates for a Measured Approach
Published April 7, 2018
North Dakota Congressman Kevin Cramer says President Trump understands the short-term challenges to agriculture from this U.S.-China trade fight. “My advice has been to take a measured approach. While the initial volley is bombastic, as a means of negotiating, Trump…A Plan for Agriculture
Published April 6, 2018
President Trump wants Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue to implement a plan to protect farmers and agricultural interests hurt by Chinese tariffs. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven says this could happen through Commodity Credit Corporation funding. “To Secretary Perdue’s credit, he…USSEC Leader Prepares for China Trip
Published April 5, 2018
Trade disruptions impact markets. U.S. Soybean Export Council Vice President Monte Peterson, who farms at Valley City, North Dakota, says there is time to find a solution. "There's a comment period on Section 301/intellectual property. So these tariffs do not…Hopeful for a Positive Trade Resolution
Published April 5, 2018
The Chinese are saying the potential soybean tariffs are based on steps taken by the Trump Administration. China is the buyer for more than 60 percent of the total U.S. soybean exports. American Soybean Association Treasurer Bill Gordon is hopeful…