Articles tagged under: Doug McKalip
Trade Ambassador Participates in USGC Conference
Published February 16, 2024
USTR Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip was in Guatemala for the U.S. Grains Council International Marketing Conference. During his time in the country, McKalip also met with government leaders from within the new Guatemala government. Biotechnology's role in sustainability and…GMO Corn Dispute Should be Resolved by the End of the Year
Published February 8, 2024
Chief Agricultural Trade Negotiator Doug McKalip expects the U.S.-Mexico dispute over biotech corn will be resolved by the end of this year. McKalip made that prediction at the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture conference in Washington, D.C. The…Trade Official Featured at Potato Expo
Published December 19, 2023
The National Potato Council has announced U.S. Chief Agricultural Trade Negotiator Doug McKalip will speak at Potato Expo. This show will be held January 10-11 in Austin, Texas. The Red River Farm Network will provide coverage from Potato Expo.BT Corn Dispute Could ‘Stifle’ Innovation
Published September 7, 2023
U.S. Trade Representative Chief Ag Negotiator Doug McKalip says the dispute between U.S.- Mexico biotech corn issue could affect farmer’s productivity. "They have put in place presidential decrees that threatens to disrupt trade, potentially harm U.S. farmers, and stifle innovation."…McKalip: Keeping ‘the Foot on the Gas Pedal’
Published August 1, 2023
During a Farmfest forum Tuesday, Chief Agricultural Trade Ambassador Doug McKalip painted a positive story about the Biden Administration’s trade policy. A question came from the audience about the potential for new trade agreements. "Our goal in regards to the…Farm Bill Listening Session Coming to Farmfest
Published July 28, 2023
Farmfest kicks off Tuesday in Minnesota's Redwood County. Over 400 exhibits will be on display. In addition to the massive trade show, Farmfest Forums Coordinator Kent Thiesse says the forums are also a highlight. "We have educational forums each day…USTR Renews Canadian Dairy Policy Challenge
Published February 15, 2023
The United States is challenging Canada’s use of dairy tariff-rate-quotas through the U.S.-Mexico-Canada dispute settlement panel. "We would expect to have a response and a finding from the panel in 2023," said Doug McKalip, U.S. ag trade ambassador. "We think our…USTR Ag Ambassador Seeking Answers From Mexican Government
Published February 10, 2023
The chief agricultural trade negotiator has reportedly given Mexico until Tuesday to explain the science behind its proposed ban on biotech corn. Doug McKalip told Reuters this response will help the United States determine the path forward. In late January,…No Resolution Seen on GMO Corn Dispute
Published January 24, 2023
Mexico’s proposed ban on biotech corn imports brought USDA Undersecretary Alexis Taylor and agricultural trade ambassador Doug McKalip to Mexico City for another round of negotiations. In a statement, the U.S. trade officials said the proposal is not based in…