Articles by Bill Tomson

US and Mexico prepare for showdown over the border

06/05/19 6:45 AM By Bill Tomson

Some of Mexico’s highest-ranking government officials will present a proposal to the White House Wednesday on controlling border security in an effort to stop the Trump administration from turning an immigration issue into a trade war.

Trump’s new tariffs seen as latest threat to USMCA

05/31/19 1:52 PM By Bill Tomson

Just days after dropping steel and aluminum tariffs on Mexico and Canada, President Donald Trump is threatening to reinstate new tariffs on all Mexican goods.

Perdue mulls inclusion of unplanted acres in trade aid

05/30/19 3:23 PM By Bill Tomson

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Thursday left open the possibility that farmers who file prevented planting insurance claims may still be eligible for payments under the new trade assistance package.

Despite aid package, farm groups look for solutions on trade

05/29/19 6:40 AM By Bill Tomson

Farm leaders welcomed additional 'trade aid' but expressed as much uncertainty as cheer after meeting with President Trump.

Farm groups cheer aid, but want end to trade war

05/23/19 6:35 PM By Bill Tomson

U.S. farm groups are coming out in strong support of the Trump administration’s new trade assistance package to help soften the blows of Chinese tariffs, but also stress the new aid is only short-term relief and far less effective than an end to the trade war.

USDA unveils new trade aid for farmers, ranchers

05/23/19 12:10 PM By Bill Tomson, Philip Brasher, and Ben Nuelle

The Trump administration will provide $16 billion in new direct payments and other additional assistance to farmers and ranchers who have been harmed by the ongoing trade war with China and other trade disputes.

House GOP and Dems split over urgency of USMCA vote

05/22/19 5:15 PM By Bill Tomson

The Trump administration is in a hurry for Congress to ratify the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement, but many House Democrats showed Wednesday at a hearing that they won’t be hurried as they contemplate changes to the renegotiated North American trade pact.

USDA rushes trade aid; farm groups make pitches

05/22/19 6:45 AM By Bill Tomson

Agriculture Secretary Perdue is planning to head over to the White House this week to make a presentation on how the department is proposing to dole out $15 billion to $20 billion in what is tentatively being called the “Farming Support Program” for producers who continue to bear the brunt of President Donald Trump’s trade war with China, government officials tell Agri-Pulse.

US, Canada, Mexico reach deal on metals, clearing USMCA obstacle

05/17/19 3:29 PM By Bill Tomson

The U.S. has agreed to lift its steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and Mexico, removing major obstacles for ratification of the renegotiated North American free trade pact by all three countries.

Japan lifts major restriction on US beef

05/17/19 11:37 AM By Bill Tomson

Japan has agreed to lift a significant restriction on U.S. beef that’s expected to result in as much as an additional $200 million in annual U.S. exports, USDA announced Friday.

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July 28, 2024

Agri-Pulse Open Mic: Cathy Burns, President and CEO International Fresh Produce Association

This week’s Open Mic guest is Cathy Burns, President and CEO of the International Fresh Produce Association. From a statistical perspective, the produce industry has tremendous potential for growth with only a small fraction of Americans consuming the daily recommended allowance of fruits and vegetables. Burns says domestically, the produce industry faces tremendous challenges from high input costs, a lack of an adequate labor force and uncertainty over a new farm bill from Washington. She says the obstacles are limiting opportunities for growth and IFPA needs Congressional leaders to help.

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Agri-Pulse Newsmakers: July 26, 2024: Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., NFU’s Mike Stranz and NCBA's Ethan Lane on Kamala Harris’ ag record, Project 2025

President Biden chose not to run for reelection and endorsed Kamala Harris. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Ill., discusses what a Harris presidency could mean for agriculture.

Then, Mike Stranz with NFU and Ethan Lane with NCBA share their thoughts on The Heritage Foundation’s Project 2025 agriculture and nutrition proposals being implemented in a Trump-Vance presidency.

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