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Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Exports/Imports”
It has been announced that negotiators from the United States and China will meet in October to discuss trade issues. Following a phone conversation between China’s Vice Premier and U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer Thursday morning, China announced negotiators plan to travel to Washington next month for high-level talks, and will continue consultations through …
Trade issues have been a concern for many in agriculture for quite some time, especially with what has been taking place between the U.S. and China. It was back in April when the National Cotton Council (NCC) joined with more than 40 other agricultural organizations in writing a letter to President Trump regarding the trade situation with China. And NCC Vice President …
On August 25th it was announced that the U.S. and Japan had agreed in principle on a trade deal that will greatly improve access for U.S. red meat in Japan, the largest value destination for U.S. pork and beef exports. This week, the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) has been leading a delegation of pork, beef, corn and soybean producers and other U.S. ag …
In late August the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) conducted its first-ever regional product showcase in Southeast Asia, a promising market for U.S. red meat. Joe Schuele has more details.
(NAFB) — The bipartisan Congressional Budget Office says the trade war will slow economic growth, adding more fears of a possible recession.The CBO says tariffs, which reduce U.S. gross domestic product through higher prices, reduces consumer purchasing power. The report predicts the economy will grow at 1.8 percent per year over the next decade, below historical average growth rates. Agriculture …
The American Peanut Council (APC) continues their efforts to build markets in other countries for U.S. peanuts. Tyron Spearman has the story.
When it was announced that the U.S. and Japan had agreed in principle on a trade, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said Japan is a significant market for United States. In a report from Stephanie Ho, while in Virginia Perdue discussed which ag industries are expected to benefit from the deal. In an earlier statement, Perdue said: “By removing existing …
This past weekend, it was announced that the U.S. and Japan had agreed in principle on a trade deal that will include agriculture and improve access for U.S. beef in Japan. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Senior Director of International Trade, Kent Bacus, discusses the announcement and what it really means for U.S. beef exports to Japan. Bacus says getting a deal done with …
In a recent Hogs on the Hill blog post, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) highlighted a number of pressing issues that need Congressional attention this fall. Among the priorities is congressional ratification of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement. This would allow the U.S. pork industry to maintain zero-duty market access to two of its largest export markets. According to NPPC, another …
This past weekend, it was announced that the U.S. and Japan had agreed in principle on a trade deal that will greatly improve access for U.S. red meat in Japan. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) Joe Schuele has more details.
