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04/02/25 5:04 PM

Trump slaps 10% across-the-board tariff on U.S. imports, plus higher reciprocal duties

President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a new 10% across-the-board tariff and reciprocal duties that will apply to specific trade partners.

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04/02/25 5:55 PM
By Rebekah Alvey
Former FDA officials alarmed by agency firings
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By Rebekah Alvey
Budget blueprint punts key fights until later; Ag chairs discuss farm bill provisions
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04/02/25 2:55 PM
By Steve Davies
Judge orders probationary workers back in 19 states
Regulatory
04/02/25 10:26 AM
By Rebekah Alvey
Daybreak April 2: White House says 'Liberation Day' tariffs could take immediate effect

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04/02/25 7:06 AM
By Brad Hooker
California looks to set climate goals for farms and forests
California is doubling down on its climate goals by reviving an ambitious but potentially costly proposal on carbon sequestration that has raised alarms among farm groups.
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04/02/25 6:08 AM
By Oliver Ward
Democrats look to drive wedge between Trump, GOP lawmakers on tariffs
Democrats are looking to capitalize on the political opportunities afforded by President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff proposals and downplaying of the negative price impacts, lawmakers told Agri-Pulse this week.
Environment
04/02/25 6:07 AM
By Steve Davies
Climate-smart projects on life support as USDA withholds funding
A flagship program to evaluate the impact of “climate-smart” practices and promote regenerative agriculture is starving for money.
News
04/02/25 6:06 AM
By Oliver Ward
State’s USAID plan doesn't benefit U.S. or farmers, analysts say
The State Department is getting closer to absorbing the U.S. Agency of International Development, but analysts warn that the merger plays into the hands of U.S. adversaries and could permanently sever a source of revenue for farmers.
Regulatory
04/02/25 6:04 AM
By Philip Brasher
Egg prices drop sharply, but for how long?
Egg prices have eased significantly as the avian flu outbreak has died down in recent weeks, but experts warn price volatility could return as the weather warms and more infected flocks are hit.
Regulatory
04/02/25 6:03 AM
By Philip Brasher
USDA cracks down on states’ SNAP management
USDA has ordered states to take steps to take steps to address delays in processing applications and recertifications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Economy
04/02/25 6:02 AM
By Philip Brasher
Farmer sentiment declines amid down market, trade uncertainty
Farmer sentiment fell in March, reflecting concerns about commodity markets and trade policy, according to the monthly Purdue University-CME Group Ag Economy Barometer.
Economy
04/02/25 6:01 AM
By Philip Brasher
USDA assesses pandemic impact on farm income, land values
A new USDA study analyzes recipients of federal COVID-19 assistance and the impact of the pandemic on land values.
News
04/02/25 6:00 AM
By Lydia Johnson
Farm Hands on the Potomac: McNitt rejoins NCGA, Skahill to lead MICA, new AEB officers
Lesly Weber McNitt returned to the National Corn Growers Association this week as vice president of public policy, leading the Washington office and serving as the chief advocate. She worked at NCGA from 2017 to 2021 managing NCGA trade and biotech portfolios. McNitt earlier was senior professional staff member on the House Ag Committee, chief of staff at USDA Farm and Foreign Agricultural Services and most recently a leader at the global malnutrition philanthropy Eleanor Crooke Foundation.
News
04/01/25 4:46 PM
By Oliver Ward
Farm groups press administration for ag-friendly trade policy
A coalition of industry groups appealed to senior administration officials on the eve of “Liberation Day” to urge the administration to pursue a trade policy that supports U.S. ag producers.
Regulatory
04/01/25 3:47 PM
By Noah Wicks
Senate Ag Committee weighs allowing whole milk in schools
Senate Agriculture Committee members on Tuesday wrestled with the question of whether whole and reduced fat milk should be offered in school cafeterias.
News
03/31/25 6:39 PM
By Noah Wicks
Rollins: We need to know trade impacts before deciding farm aid
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Monday it is too soon to know whether farmers will need compensation for the impact of President Donald Trump’s trade policy.

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Ag By The Numbers

Impact of Chinese retaliatory tariffs on American Commodities

President Donald Trump has increased duties on China twice since taking office less than two months ago. This week, China imposed retaliatory tariffs on more than $22 billion of agricultural exports.

As you can see on this chart, soybeans accounted for nearly one-half of U.S. agricultural exports to China, totaling over $12 billion in 2024. China is the world’s largest soybean importer, accounting for nearly 60% of global trade and half of U.S. soybean export value.

Grains are the second highest U.S. ag product imported to China, totaling a value of nearly $3 billion.

Meat followed, valued at about $2.5 billion.

The United States logged record export values to China for key ag commodities in 2021-22, but China has been diversifying its sources for farm imports since.

While the retaliatory duties will push a shock through the industry in the short term, some in the ag community are willing to accept the sting for long-term correction with trading partners.

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