Articles tagged under: USMCA
USMCA is a “Big Deal” for U.S. Wheat Industry
Published January 29, 2020
U.S. Wheat Associates President Vince Peterson attended Wednesday's U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement signing ceremony. "It was a nice cap off for 2.5 years of very painful negotiations. The USMCA is a big deal for us in the U.S. wheat industry. It caused…USMCA Stabilizes Potato Trading Relationship
Published January 29, 2020
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is considered positive for the U.S. potato industry. Ratification of the agreement is still needed by Canada. "We anticipate Canada will do that relatively quickly. Then, things will turn to simply implementing the agreement, ensuring the terms…Trump Signs the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement
Published January 29, 2020
Farmers and ranchers surrounded President Donald Trump at the White House as he signed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on Wednesday. Other industries, U.S. lawmakers and officials from Mexico and Canada were in attendance. "They said it was too complicated, too big…An Important Week for USMCA
Published January 27, 2020
The Canadian Parliament reconvenes today and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the first priority is the ratification of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. President Donald Trump will sign the bill implementing the trade deal on Wednesday.Policy Wins Highlighted at MN Soybean Meeting
Published January 22, 2020
The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association held their annual meeting and delegate session ahead of the MN Ag Expo. MSGA President Jamie Beyer highlighted a few 2019 legislative wins for Minnesota’s farmers. "Finding ways to help with rural mental health and…USMCA Ratification is a Priority for Canadian Government
Published January 21, 2020
President Donald Trump is expected to sign the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement soon. With that, Canada will be the last piece in the puzzle. At a legislative strategy session in Winnipeg, Canadian Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said the priority for the…Trade Talks Take Center Stage at 2020 Farm Bureau Convention
Published January 20, 2020
There was talk of trade as President Donald Trump took the stage at the 101st American Farm Bureau Federation convention on Sunday. After Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue welcomed President Donald Trump to the stage, Trump jumped straight to the point…Dairy Industry Waiting for USMCA Action
Published January 20, 2020
President Donald Trump is expected to sign the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement later this week. Mexico has already signed off on the deal, but it still needs to be ratified in Canada. U.S. Dairy Export Council President and CEO Tom Vilsack says…USMCA Movement in Senate Depends on Impeachment
Published January 9, 2020
Multiple committees will be reviewing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement before it comes up for a vote in the Senate. South Dakota Senator John Thune tells the Red River Farm Network altogether seven committees will mark up the USMCA implementing legislation. The…