Economy and Trade

U.S. Farmers Staying Optimistic for 2025
U.S. Farmers Staying Optimistic for 2025
U.S. Farmers Staying Optimistic for 2025
U.S. farmers retained their post-election optimistic outlook to kick off 2025.  The January Purdue University/CME Group Ag Economy Barometer Index rose five points above December to 141  The barometer’s rise was primarily attributed to a nine-point rise in the Current Conditions Index.  The increase in th...
Salinas: Tariffs Will Hurt Oregon Farmers
Salinas: Tariffs Will Hurt Oregon Farmers
Salinas: Tariffs Will Hurt Oregon Farmers
Tariffs against Mexico and Canada were delayed by at least 30 days earlier this week, but they’re still a risk, according to some members of Oregon’s congressional delegation.  Oregon Congresswoman Andrea Salinas says farmers in her Sixth District are worried, and she wants the House Agriculture Committee to hold hearings on how President Trump’s proposed tariffs could impact producers.   “I absol
Bill Looks To Provide Tax Exemption For Farm Equipment
Bill Looks To Provide Tax Exemption For Farm Equipment
Bill Looks To Provide Tax Exemption For Farm Equipment
Proposed legislation in the Washington state Senate would provide a sales and use tax exemption for qualifying farm machinery and equipment purchases.  Under Senate Bill 5092, the equipment must have a minimum price tag of $10,000, while the farmer must have a gross income of less than $2 million.  Jesse Johnso...
Wyden: We’ll Fight These Tariffs
Wyden: We’ll Fight These Tariffs
Wyden: We’ll Fight These Tariffs
Tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada are on hold, but Oregon’s senior senator says the fight isn’t over.  Ron Wyden said the 30-day pause agreed upon by Mexico and Canada isn’t enough.   “We’re going to see more tariff chaos and we’re going to fight it at every opportunity,” Wyden said.   He and other Senate Democrats say groups from t...

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