The American Sheep Industry Association spent years making the case that imported lamb was hurting U.S. ranchers. Now federal trade officials are launching a formal investigation to find out how much damage has been done.
The U.S. Cattlemen's Association is pushing for a 25% tariff on Brazilian beef, saying American ranchers follow strict rules that their Brazilian competitors simply don't.
The trade agreement that replaced NAFTA just triggered its built-in review clock, and U.S. farm groups are paying close attention as negotiations with Canada and Mexico move at very different speeds.
The trade deal between the US, Canada, and Mexico isn't dead, but it's no longer on solid ground either — annual reviews replace what Canada and Mexico hoped would be a straightforward 16-year extension.
A group of senators is coming together, pushing for stronger support of USMCA, a trade agreement they says has been a game-changer for American farmers.