NAFTA talks between the U.S., Canada and Mexico concluded four days of ministerial-level meetings. U.S. is working on a export deal on Red Meat with Mexico.
Ag Economy Barometer moved higher again in February. USDA plans to withdraw the organic animal welfare rule in December. Assoc of E.M. disappointed in the tariff
Tariffs on steel and aluminum imports will prop up domestic producers, but it’s also leverage to get Canada and Mexico to agree to U.S. demands to rewrite NAFTA
Consumer Confidence Index hit its highest level since the 1990's. Tariffs on steel and aluminum won't be reduce unless NAFTA is revamped that’s fair to the U.S.
Syngenta helping growers in Hawaii comply with farmworker protection standards. A U.S. pull out of NAFTA could restrict the flow of Mexican sugar to the U.S.
Commitments on the new NAFTA. U.S. needs to avoid ill-advised food import triggers. Beef Industry is about producing nutritious beef with economic viability.
The Trump administration wants changes in the SNAP Program. NAFTA nations stressing that continuing duty-free agricultural trade is critical to their success.