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White House Considering Adjustments to Port Fee Plan
White House Considering Adjustments to Port Fee Plan
White House Considering Adjustments to Port Fee Plan
The Trump administration is considering a different plan for fees on Chinese ships visiting U.S. ports.  The Economic Times said significant pushback against the plan came from industries that all said the idea would bring economic devastation.  The cha...
Greer Confirmed as USTR
Greer Confirmed as USTR
Greer Confirmed as USTR
On Wednesday, the Senate confirmed Jamieson Greer as the new United States Trade Representative.  Greer is a trade lawyer who served as chief of staff to then-USTR Robert Lighthizer during the previous Trump administration.   Five Democrats and 51 Republicans voted for the confirmation.   Many ...
Greer Defends Tariffs
Greer Defends Tariffs
Greer Defends Tariffs
President Trump’s pick for U.S. Trade Representative was challenged repeatedly at his Senate confirmation hearing last week over Trump’s tariff wars and their harm to farmers and consumers.  Jamieson Greer, the former USTR Chief of Staff during Trump's first term, came under swift and even ‘hot’ questioning by Finance Committee senators over the President’s newest tariff war with Canada, Mexico, a
Trump Selects Nominee for U.S. Trade Representative
Trump Selects Nominee for U.S. Trade Representative
Trump Selects Nominee for U.S. Trade Representative
Jamieson Greer is President-elect Trump’s nominee for U.S. Trade Representative.  Greer was an aide in the office during Trump’s first term and will help steer the incoming president’s trade agenda.  A graduate of the University of Virginia’s Law School, Greer was chief of staff to Robert Lighthizer, the U.S. Trade Rep during Trump’s first term in o...
Lack Of Trade Deals Hurting U.S. Farmers
Lack Of Trade Deals Hurting U.S. Farmers
Lack Of Trade Deals Hurting U.S. Farmers
The USDA is forecasting a record farm trade deficit next year, which raises the specter of an earlier debate and questions over the administration’s policy not to do free trade agreements.  The $42.5 billion farm trade deficit, if realized, again raises the issue of the administration rejecting market-opening free trade deals.   “...
USTR Sets Timing for Tariff Hikes
USTR Sets Timing for Tariff Hikes
USTR Sets Timing for Tariff Hikes
The Biden administration recently proposed tariff increases on goods entering the country from China.  The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative will make its final determination later this month.   In May, the administration announced plans to raise Section 301 tariff rates on select goods from China, including electric vehicles, solar cells, and semiconductors.  Supply Chain...
R-CALF Makes Post-Election Push for M-COOL
R-CALF Makes Post-Election Push for M-COOL
R-CALF Makes Post-Election Push for M-COOL
R-CALF USA is making a push for Congress to consider mandatory country-of-origin labeling of beef.  The organization is encouraging its members and others to show their support to lawmakers for the American Beef Labeling Act.  The bill was introduced by Republican Senators John Thune and Mike Rounds, alongside Democrats Jon Tester and Cory Booker last month.     The legi...
Stabenow, Boozman Expect Votes on USDA, FSA Nominees
Stabenow, Boozman Expect Votes on USDA, FSA Nominees
Stabenow, Boozman Expect Votes on USDA, FSA Nominees
Senate Ag Chair Debbie Stabenow says she’s hopeful the Senate will confirm three agriculture nominees this week by unanimous consent.     Oregon Department of Agriculture head Alexis Taylor is the nominee for USDA undersecretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs; Jose Emilio Esteban is nominated for USDA undersecretary for food safety; while Vincent Logan is the nominee for the Farm Credi
McKalip Goes Before Senate Committee
McKalip Goes Before Senate Committee
McKalip Goes Before Senate Committee
President Biden’s pick to be the next Chief Ag Negotiator says, if confirmed, he’ll engage with China to step up its production of fertilizer ingredients as farm input costs here soar.  Doug McKalip speaking before the Senate Finance Committee Thursday said if confirmed, farm input inflation will be a top priority. “These are t...

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