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Posted June 05, 2017
In what may be seen as a blow for U.S. agri-food producers, China will strike a deal later this year with the European Union recognizing a hundred names of foods from specific geographic regions in Europe. Continue Reading
Posted May 29, 2017
The divergent objectives of farm lobby groups representing the interests of sectors that have either been helped or harmed by NAFTA highlight the complex nature of the challenge facing negotiators. Continue Reading
Posted May 16, 2017
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Mexican Economy Minister Ildefonso Guajardo agreed to continue “open dialogue” with U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross after failing to make progress on talks to resolve a trade dispute over sugar. Continue Reading
Posted May 12, 2017
Under International Trade Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Opening markets for U.S. corn, soybeans, meat, poultry and other farm goods is set to receive more attention under a major reorganization proposal announced yesterday by U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue. Continue Reading
Posted May 09, 2017
Under Economic Issues, International Trade Issues, Logistics & Supply Chain Issues, Other Government Departments-Agencies
Despite rising tensions, press secretary Sean Spicer dismissed the notion of a possible trade war breaking out between Canada and the U.S., saying “that’s why we have dispute-settlement mechanisms.” Continue Reading
Posted May 04, 2017
Achieving the dual goals hinted at by the Trump administration, which involve making “big changes” to the trade pact within a short timeline dictated by upcoming Mexican elections, won’t be easy. Continue Reading
