Articles by Bill Tomson

Mexico deal offers relief for farmers, but other trade conflicts continue

08/29/18 6:50 AM By Bill Tomson

The trade deal struck Monday with Mexico is a major respite for the U.S. agriculture sector after enduring one trade disruption after another. But the Trump administration has a long way to go to restore any semblance of normality to the international marketplace that farmers and ranchers increasingly depend on to sell their crops.

USDA finds BSE infection in Florida cow

Meat from animal never entered human food chain

08/28/18 6:43 PM By Bill Tomson

The USDA has discovered that a cow in Florida was infected with bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), more commonly known as mad cow disease, according to government and industry officials. A USDA spokesman confirmed that the Florida cow suffered the rare "atypical" type of BSE that is believed to develop randomly in cows.

Agriculture celebrates US-Mexico trade deal

08/27/18 2:22 PM By Bill Tomson

There’s plenty for the U.S. agricultural sector to like in the U.S.-Mexico deal announced today, but the biggest win for farmers and ranchers is the agreement to continue the arrangement of zero tariffs on farm goods between the two neighboring countries.

USDA announces first half $12 billion ag trade aid package

08/26/18 9:52 AM By Bill Tomson

USDA today announced details for roughly half of the long-awaited $12 billion aid package of payments and market support to help producers impacted by ongoing trade disputes with China, Mexico, the European Union, Turkey and other countries.

USDA prepares to unveil massive trade aid package

08/21/18 2:32 PM By Sara Wyant and Bill Tomson

The USDA appears to be on track to unveil on Friday details of a $12 billion assistance plan for farmers hurt by the international blowback from President Donald Trump’s trade battles with China, Mexico, the European Union, Turkey and elsewhere.

China prepares to send trade delegation to US

08/16/18 1:44 PM By Bill Tomson

China’s Commerce Ministry announced today it will soon be sending a trade delegation to the U.S. ahead of an escalation in tariffs, many of which are taking a toll on U.S. agriculture exports.

USDA to buy up to $50M of fluid milk

08/14/18 5:07 PM By Bill Tomson

The USDA announced today it will be buying up to $50 million worth of fluid milk in an effort to bring financial relief to the dairy industry, which is suffering from high production and foreign trade tariffs.

Food name fight presents obstacle to US-EU talks

08/08/18 5:56 AM By Bill Tomson

If the U.S. and Europe agree to discuss agricultural issues in their upcoming trade negotiations, geographical indications could prove a formidable obstacle to achieving success.

China threatens higher tariffs on $60 billion in US exports

08/03/18 12:17 PM By Bill Tomson

China today promised to strike back once again over a planned escalation of U.S. import taxes. The Chinese Finance Ministry announced it will increase tariffs on an additional $60 billion worth of U.S. products if the U.S. follows through with a plan to add tariffs to $200 billion of Chinese goods by September.

US looks to hit China harder with steeper tariffs

08/01/18 5:04 PM By Bill Tomson

President Donald Trump today asked his top trade negotiator to consider increasing the pain from proposed new tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods, raising the rate to 10 percent to 25 percent.

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