Trump EOs Back Ranchers, COOL Needs Congress; 300K MT Beef Imports Will Come Revealed

Line on Agriculture
Executive orders aim to support ranchers but stop short of reinstating mandatory COOL. The National Farmers Union is urging Congress to act, noting a Senate Farm Bill amendment would restore COOL.

In a follow-up, the administration authorized 300,000 metric tons of lower-tariff beef imports over 90 days to ease prices. Now we know where the beef will come from.

California Avocado Commission Calls for Seasonal Import Policy

California Ag Today
New advocacy campaign highlights trade concerns ahead of negotiations with Mexico.

National Ag Day Essay Contest and USTR Questions Canada's TRQ's

The Agribusiness Update
The Agricultural Council of America is hosting an essay contest to celebrate National Ag Day 2023, and US Trade Rep., Katherine Tai requests dispute settlement consultation over Canada's dairy tariff-rate quota under the USMCA.

Drought Tolerant Crops and USTR on Canada & USMCA

The Agribusiness Update
University of California researchers identify genes that protect plants from drying out, and US Trade Representative Katherine Tai challenges Canada's dairy tariff-rate quotas under USMCA.

Permanent Disaster Relief and USTR on Canada & USMCA

The Agribusiness Update
House Ag Committee Chair David Scott announced an effort to create a permanent disaster relief program for farms, and USTR Katherine Tai initiates dispute settlement with Canada over dairy tariff-rate quotas under the USMCA.

WTO Rules Against China and U.S.-China Talks End in Sight

The Agribusiness Update
World Trade Organization finds China unfair in tariff-rate quotas, and end in sight for U.S.-China trade talks.