Trade
Rising input costs and geopolitical tensions drive growing pessimism among ag economists, though views differ on how the industry is being reshaped, according to the latest Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor.
A new reciprocal trade agreement with Ecuador is set to transform a minimal market into a promising opportunity for U.S. beef and pork producers.
Mexico has launched two aggressive investigations into imports of U.S. hams and shoulders. NPPC’s Maria Zieba breaks down the evidence, the potential for summer tariffs, and why the U.S. industry is preparing for a long fight to protect its most vital export market.
As the high-stakes July review approaches, agriculture and business groups call for a long-term renewal of the USMCA to ensure market predictability and protect billions in U.S. exports.
Ambassador Julie Callahan outlines a transactional approach to global trade, targeting market access and regulatory reform
In a major decision, the Supreme Court rules President Trump exceeded his authority by imposing tariffs using national emergency laws.
New trade agreement with Taiwan eliminates barriers and expands market access for U.S. beef and pork exports.
During his trip to Clive, Iowa, Trump reaffirms support for year-round E15, backing corn growers and ethanol, while announcing John Deere’s expansion of two new domestic production and distribution facilities.
The December Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor shows the farm economy will likely stay strained into 2026. As crops face tight margins, biofuels policy — especially E15 and biomass-based diesel — could influence recovery.
2026 will have USDA’s trade team in Indonesia, Philippines, Turkey, Australia and New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam
How will the USTR’s recent announcement that the U.S. will impose tariffs on all imported Nicaraguan goods not originating under the CAFTA-DR impact U.S. pork exports?
U.S. agricultural exporters depend on the binding nature of USMCA provisions to access its closest markets and make sales, lawmakers wrote in a letter to Ambassador Greer.
Customers crave the quality and consistency of U.S. pork, beef and lamb. That is helping the industry overcome market challenges, explained USMEF’s Dan Halstrom at the USMEF Conference in Indianapolis.
A new report spotlights how agricultural acquisitions and business strategy linked to the Chinese government have amassed production and power, and it’s being called into question by policy thinktank America First Policy Institute (AFPI).
USMCA has been a boon for the American meat, livestock and poultry sector, along with the broader American food and agriculture economy and ancillary industries, The Meat Institute says in comments to the USTR.
The European Union will provide preferential market access for pork, has committed to streamlining requirements for U.S. pork sanitary certificates, and intends to address other non-tariff barriers affecting agricultural trade.
Removing all non-tariff barriers would open the doors for U.S. beef and pork demand in Indonesia.
The Department of Commerce issued an antidumping duty order with the termination, resulting in duties of 17.09% on most Mexican tomato imports.
NPPC President Duane Stateler says the North American pork industries are strongest when they collaborate, share challenges and solutions, and learn from one another.
On Saturday, President Trump threatened to impose 30% tariffs on Mexico and the European Union starting on August 1. The announcement came after a string of new tariff threats last week.
Secretary Rollins takes decisive action and shuts down cattle, bison and equine trade due to further northward spread of the devastating pest in Mexico.
The deal, according to President Trump, allows the U.S. “total access” to Vietnam’s markets with a zero tariff on U.S. products exported to Vietnam.
China recently approved 23 U.S. pork plants to export product to the Asian nation, following recent trade talks between Washington and Beijing.
Two studies illuminate food prices for the holiday barbecue season.
Pork export value per head has increased by 24% in the last five years, largely in part to Mexico and growing markets.
According to the latest USDA data released from the U.S. Meat Export Federation, beef exports to China dropped 70% in April and pork exports fell 35%. With trade talks ongoing, there is optimism for the remainder of the year.
Even in the midst of a trade war, Brett Stuart of Global AgriTrends is confident deals will get done and the U.S. will have better access, especially if purchase commitments are part of the agreements.