Trade Talks with India to Resume and Farm Equipment Manufacturers Struggle
From the Ag Information Network, this is your Agribusiness Update.
**President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have pledged to resume trade negotiations, after weeks of arguing over tariffs and Russian oil purchases.
On social media, Trump wrote, “I feel certain that there will be no difficulty in coming to a successful conclusion for both of our great countries!”
Modi responded, saying he’s looking forward to speaking with Trump and that the U.S. and India are “close friends and natural partners.”
**Farm Equipment manufacturers say they’re struggling under the high tariffs set by President Trump.
Case IH vice president Kurt Coffey says they are in a good position overall, with 80% to 90% of its machines produced in the U.S., and 95% of its machinery base material sourced domestically.
German-based manufacturer Claas is a different story with 80% of its row crop machinery built in Europe and shipped to U.S. dealers.
**The USDA’s commitment to child health and American agriculture continues with the opening of applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants.
According to www.agrimarketing.com, USDA will invest up to $18 million in farm to school projects that connect farmers to USDA's child nutrition programs.
USDA will streamline the application, removing barriers to innovation, and emphasizing partnerships to give small family farms the best chance at success.
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