Robert Lighthizer

The United Kingdom officially published its objectives for the upcoming trade negotiations with the U.S. The announcement included an uncompromising stand on agriculture and food standards, two big sticking points that have slowed momentum for talks getting underway ...

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer says the Trump administration’s trade agenda is resulting in a “blue-collar boom.” In the Trade Policy Agenda and Annual Report delivered to Congress Friday, Lighthizer highlighted the trade accomplishments over the past year, including the signing of trade agreements with Mexico, Canada, China and Japan, as well as enforcement actions and efforts to b

Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue and U.S. Trade Ambassador Robert Lighthizer both say China is implementing its Phase One agricultural commitments.  Pushing back against fears that the coronavirus could impact or delay portions of the recently signed agreement, Perdue and Lighthizer argued in a joint statement that China is implementing its ag commitments.  ...

In spite of the goodwill generated after USMCA was signed, there could be more tensions between the two countries surrounding produce.  The Financial Post said Mexico responded to a letter from the top U.S. trade negotiator, Robert Lighthizer, pledging protectionist measures on seasonal farm trade for producers in the politically important states of Florida and Georgia.   ...

Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue says the U.S. and European Union need to reset their trade relationship, especially in when it comes to products from the farm.  And he said that reset needs to take place in the next couple of weeks.   “We have to reconcile the $10-12 billion agricultural deficit with the EU. Our perspectiv...

The Trump administration's focus on trade continues, as officials work towards more trade agreements.   Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue traveled to the European Union to discuss a potential trade deal this week, and talks are ongoing to reach a tentative agreement with India. Per...

If you ask U.S Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, he will tell you the importance of Phase One goes beyond increased market access for American farmers and producers.   "The United States and China are two great countries with two great economies, but two very different economic systems. It ...

Documents released by the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office offer details into the agriculture portion of the Phase One agreement.  USTR Robert Lighthizer said China will purchase and import, on average, at least $40 billion of U.S. food, a...

On Tuesday, Representative Dan Newhouse sent a letter to Robert Lighthizer, urging the U.S. Trade Representative to take further action to support and strengthen the Washington asparagus industry.   “While I am very appreciative of your progress with USMCA and look forward to the Senate completing their work, the Washington asparagus industry remains concerned by unfair trade practices due to incr

With USMCA set for a vote in the House on Thursday, Republicans and Democrats both claimed credit for the final version of the pact on Wednesday.   Agri-Pulse said Republican lawmakers piled their praise upon President Trump for demanding that NAFTA be renegotiated. How...