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Trade relationships with Canada and Mexico have been a major topic of discussion this week within the U.S. Peanut Federation, as industry leaders stress the importance of maintaining strong export markets under the USMCA agreement. According to the federation, the agreement plays a critical role in supporting peanut farmers and the broader U.S. agricultural economy. Peanuts are grown in 13 …
Market attention remains focused on soybean and soybean meal trade volume as the week winds down, following a period of heightened activity and shifting global fundamentals. Trade volume surged to an all-time high last Friday, signaling strong interest and aggressive positioning by market participants. However, activity has pulled back since then, suggesting traders are reassessing direction after the recent spike. …
The agricultural community is turning their attention toward the upcoming mandatory review of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) by creating the Agricultural Coalition for the United-States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Forty farm and ag groups have come together to create an advertising campaign and website “designed to promote the benefits afforded to the U.S. food and agriculture sector under the USMCA.”  Bryan Goodman, …
U.S. Finalizes Reciprocal Trade Agreement with El Salvador President Donald Trump announced last week that the United States has finalized a new trade deal with El Salvador, establishing a framework for an agreement on reciprocal trade between the two countries. The agreement is expected to strengthen export opportunities for U.S. producers and reinforce economic partnerships in Latin America. Exports of …
NCBA Focuses on Beef Trade and Market Access Priorities for 2026 The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association continues to be active in efforts to improve trade and market access for U.S. beef. During CattleCon in Nashville, NCBA leaders discussed ongoing trade challenges and opportunities that will shape the industry’s outlook heading into 2026. Kent Bacus, Executive Director of Government Affairs for …
U.S.-India Trade Deal Expected to Boost Markets and Agricultural Exports President Trump and India’s Prime Minister reached a new trade agreement this week that is expected to provide support for financial markets, including Wall Street and the CME Group in Chicago. The agreement represents a significant shift in trade relations between the two countries and could have far-reaching impacts on …
Peanut Market Update: Lower Prices, Soft Demand, and Global Acreage Cuts The peanut market continues to face pressure as lower prices and shifting global dynamics shape the outlook for the coming year. According to Broker Reports, market participants looking ahead to next season are focused on the 26–27 estimate for how many peanuts may ultimately be planted. With prices currently …
U.S. and Guatemala Sign Reciprocal Trade Agreement Strengthening Agricultural Market Access The Office of the United States Trade Representative has announced the signing of a new Reciprocal Trade Agreement between the United States and Guatemala, marking another step in strengthening economic ties across the Western Hemisphere. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer joined Guatemala’s Minister of Economy, Adriahna Gabriela Garcia, to …
USMEF Supports U.S. Pork Producers Amid Mexico’s Trade Investigation The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is actively supporting U.S. pork producers as Mexico conducts an anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation into pork imports. Mexico announced the investigation in December, focusing specifically on pork hams and shoulders—key products in U.S. export trade. Erin Boer, USMEF’s Vice President of Economic Analysis, emphasized the …
Malaysia Trade Mission Shows Strong Momentum for U.S. Dairy Exports U.S. dairy exports to Malaysia are gaining significant momentum following a recent trade mission led by Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindbergh. We recently caught up with Lindbergh, who shared insights into the discussions and progress surrounding dairy market access, particularly in light of President Trump’s new …
