Articles tagged under: ag trade
NFU President Warns of Trade War Impact on Farmers
Published March 29, 2025
National Farmers Union President Rob Larew calls on U.S. leaders to address the fallout of escalating trade tensions with the European Union. In partnership with the Italian farm organization Coldiretti, NFU sent a letter to President Trump urging diplomatic solutions…Trump Criticizes Canada’s Tariffs
Published March 24, 2025
President Donald Trump criticized Canada's trade policies on Friday, highlighting high tariffs on U.S. dairy products ahead of reciprocal tariffs set to take effect on April 2. "Nobody knows that Canada is charging our dairy farmers. They have 270 percent…Farm Bill Outlook Uncertain After Continuing Resolution
Published March 21, 2025
The passage of the continuing resolution was an important step, but it does not necessarily clear the way for the farm bill, according to Jim Callan, associate CEO of James Callan Associates. “It does take an important time-consuming matter off…Tariffs Could Reshape Global Trade
Published March 7, 2025
Ongoing trade tensions and rising tariffs are causing concern among farmers, with many wondering how long the disruptions will last. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson explained there is the potential to alter global trade patterns. “If the tariffs come…Johansson: Foreign Subsidies Hurt U.S. Growers
Published February 28, 2025
Rob Johansson, director of economics and policy analysis, American Sugar Alliance, spoke about shifting policies and economic uncertainty at the USDA Ag Outlook Forum. "There’s a lot of potential policies the administration is pursuing that will affect farm country, both…Callan: Trade, Tariffs, and Farm Bill Top Concerns for Farmers
Published January 29, 2025
In the early days of the Trump presidency, concerns remain in the agriculture sector, particularly regarding trade, tariffs and the farm bill. Jim Callan, president, James Callan Associates, said uncertainty remains with these issues. "Congress is still working through what…MN Soybean Checkoff Sees Unique Opportunity in Uzbekistan
Published March 16, 2024
The Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council hosted a second trade trip to Uzbekistan to continue promoting Minnesota soybeans in overseas markets. "They're currently using about 300, 000 metric tons of soybean meal in the country, but they should be…GOP Lawmakers Press White House to Address Ag Trade
Published March 15, 2024
Over 20 Senate Republicans have sent a joint letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai voicing concern about the sharp decline in ag exports. The letter said, “while the Biden Administration continually refuses to pursue…A Growing Middle Class Increases Protein Demand
Published February 16, 2024
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack moderated an Ag Outlook Forum featuring the U.S. trade ambassadors to Vietnam and the Philippines. Both countries have a very young population with a rising middle class. Ambassador Marc Knapper said Vietnam wants more high-value food…