Some agricultural groups would like U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to reconsider some previous trade deals, including the Trans Pacific Partnership.
The California Strawberry Commission reports acreage in Oxnard was down slightly this season, but higher-yielding varieties have resulted in record levels of production.
After trending lower through the first four months the year, May pork exports to Japan increased 5% from a year ago, while export value, up 3%, was the highest in 18 months.
Two trade moves are being celebrated in the beef industry. Steel and aluminum tariffs were lifted for Mexico and Canada, and Japan lifted age requirements for U.S. beef.
A great source of optimism for thousands of producers at the Cattle Industry Annual Convention in New Orleans was the record pace of U.S. beef exports.
U.S. Trade Representative’s Office is seeking public comment, specifically on product-specific negotiating objectives, trade barriers, economics for U.S. Business.
The U.S. Ag secretary stated that Japan is an important customer for our ag products and we look forward to the great potential this breakthrough represents.