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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Exports/Imports”
President Donald Trump didn’t impose tariffs against Mexico and Canada right away as he previously stated. Instead, Farm Policy News says President Trump is thinking about possible 25 percent duties on imports from the USA’s North American neighbors by February 1 because of illegal immigrants and fentanyl crossing into the U.S. Trump did direct federal agencies to investigate persistent U.S. …
With the new administration scheduled to be sworn in next Monday, some wonder if they will be able to bring progress on trade negotiations. Rusty Halvorson has the story. Will a second administration of President Donald Trump bring progress on trade negotiations with key global partners? U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Vice President of Economic Analysis, Erin Borror, says exporters will be watching …
The U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) is pleased with the recent agreement with the East and Gulf Coast Port Labor Contract. Rusty Halvorson has the story. The International Longshoremen’s Association and United States Maritime Alliance reached a tentative agreement on all items for a new six-year master labor contract covering ports on the East and Gulf Coasts. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President …
What might be some of the questions regarding U.S. farm and food trade in the New Year, based in part on some of the developments of 2024? Rod Bain takes a look. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
The prospect of new tariff disputes when Donald Trump returns to the White House has the global economy in an uncertain position in early 2025. Farm Policy News says ongoing geopolitical tensions and continuing climate challenges will significantly impact agricultural trade and producer profitability during the year. The global economic landscape in 2024 was shaped by falling inflation and moderate …
There was positive news in 2024 for red meat exports. Rusty Halvorson has the story. There was more positive news than expected for red meat exports in 2024. Dan Halstrom, CEO of the U.S. Meat Export Federation, says his group expected a step back going into 2024, which wasn’t entirely accurate. “We estimated that business would probably be down, and we …
As we kick off the New Year, many are bracing for a potential work stoppage at various ports around the country. Rusty Halvorson has the story. U.S. agriculture is bracing for a potential work stoppage at East and Gulf Coast ports that could greatly disrupt U.S. exports. Contract negotiations between the International Longshoremen’s Association and the U.S. Maritime Alliance broke …
Last week, the European Parliament voted to delay implementation of a deforestation regulation for a year, providing a reprieve for U.S. cattlemen. Rusty Halvorson has the story. According to U.S. Meat Export Federation, the rule will require imports of beef and other goods to include documentation showing they did not come from areas impacted by deforestation. In the case of beef, …
The United States has successfully resolved a critical trade dispute with Mexico under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), securing a victory for American agriculture. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced that an independent panel convened under USMCA rules unanimously sided with the U.S. on all seven legal claims related to Mexico’s restrictions on genetically engineered (GE) corn imports. The panel …
The American Seed Trade Association (ASTA) announced it has received $1 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new Regional Agricultural Promotion Program (RAPP) grants. The RAPP grants are designed to help American agricultural groups break into or strengthen their presence in export markets, especially in regions with growing purchasing power, such as Africa, Latin America and …
