The Trump administration recently notified Congress that the U.S.-Mexico-Canada (USMCA) agreement will take effect on July 1. Last week, President Trump issued an executive order to create an inter-agency committee to monitor and enforce labor provisions of the USCMA, as required by the law to implement the trade agreement. According to the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC), USMCA provides U.S. …
U.S.-U.K. Trade Talks This Week
Trade talks got underway virtually this week between the United States and the United Kingdom. The talks come more than 18 months after U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer notified Congress of the intent to begin talks with the United Kingdom. A video conference started the talks. In March, the U.K. published its objectives for trade negotiations with the United States. …
Expanding Access for U.S. Beef in China
Last week, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) updated its Export Library for China to reflect expanded access for U.S. beef and pork. These changes were among the provisions negotiated in the U.S.-China “Phase One” trade agreement. U.S. Meat Export Federation’s Joe Schuele has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to …
Continued Progress on Implementation of U.S.-China Phase One Agreement
(USDA) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced continued progress in the implementation of the agriculture-related provisions of the U.S.-China Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement. The Agreement entered into force on February 14, 2020, and the recent actions described below build upon the actions announced by USDA and USTR on February …
USMEF Applauds Expanded Access to China
(NAFB) — A recent move to expand pork and beef access to China will benefit U.S. producers and exporters, according to the U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF). The Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service recently updated its Export Library for China to reflect expanded access for U.S. beef and pork. The changes were among the provisions negotiated in …
Implementing Phase One of China Agreement
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Another Major Step Towards USMCA Implementation
When both houses of the Canadian Parliament gave final approval to ratifying the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) last Friday, it was another major step toward implementation of the trade agreement. U.S. Meat Export Federation (USMEF) President and CEO, Dan Halstrom, explains that when implemented, USMCA will solidify trade relations in North America and preserve duty-free access to Canada and Mexico for …
Slowing Trade Flows, Suspended Talks
(NAFB) — The worldwide coronavirus outbreak is taking a toll on farm trade talks and trade flows. Suspended trade talks, slowed trade flows, unknown economic impacts on ag producers, all the result of pandemic coronavirus. “I think you’ve seen over the last couple of months, shipments being slowed because of China. Of course, as we’re seeing this spread around the …
Future Implementation of USMCA
Now that the Canadian Parliament has approved the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), many are wondering how soon the agreement will be in full implementation since the legislative bodies of all three countries have ratified the deal. Rod Bain has the story. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data …
Perdue Comments on Canada Passing USMCA
(USDA) — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue issued the following statement after the Canadian Parliament approved the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA): “USMCA is a great victory for America’s agriculture industry, and I am pleased to see Canada’s Parliament approved the deal today. USMCA locks in and expands access to our neighbors to the North and South. I thank President …