Farm exports are headed in a stronger direction. The USDA's latest numbers show agricultural exports climbing to 179.5 billion dollars for fiscal 2026, narrowing the trade gap significantly.
Trade deficits with Mexico, Vietnam, and South Korea hit record highs in June, even as the overall U.S. trade gap narrowed for the first half of the year.
On Thursday, Ag Secretary Brooke Rollins went before the House Ag Committee to discuss with lawmakers what farm country needs to weather this economic crisis.