Economy and Trade

The tariff standoff between Canada and the U.S. shows no signs of easing anytime soon, leaving businesses on both sides waiting for real progress.

Over 9,000 agricultural cooperatives across America are quietly powering rural economies and keeping farming communities strong.

Washington wheat growers are facing real uncertainty now that the farm bill expired. They need Congress to act fast so they can plan ahead without guessing.

McCurley Chevrolet in Pasco just became a Certified Agriculture Dealership, opening up real savings for farmers across the Northwest through the AgPack program.

Rural bankers are bracing for tough times ahead as agricultural costs keep climbing faster than income.

Farm prices bounced back in August with crops leading the way, though livestock producers faced tougher negotiations at the market.

Farmers and officials are meeting in Calgary to discuss the future of trade between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Agricultural exports to those two countries brought in nearly $150 Billion in economic activity last year.

The Trump Administration is eyeing Belarus potash again, but there's a major problem. The landlocked country can only ship eastward through Russia now, creating bottlenecks that make the old supply levels nearly impossible.

Canadian exports just got a lot harder to move across the border. As of this week, the U.S. is blocking roughly a billion dollars in goods, ranging from whey to whiskey to motorcycles.

Oil markets just got messier after Trump rejected Iran's deal, and that ripple effect could hit your wallet soon.