U.S. signs USMCA

January 23, 2020

President Trump signed USMCA following Thursday’s overwhelming approval in the Senate. The Senate voted 89-10 to pass the agreement. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY.), Kamala Harris (D-CA), Ed Markey (D-MA), Sheldon Whitehouse …

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China deal may be signed January 15

January 9, 2020

President Trump said he planned to sign a trade deal with high-level Chinese representatives Jan. 15. Vice-Premier Liu He will reportedly head China’s delegation. This “Phase 1” agreement commits China to purchase $32 billion in …

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Japan agreement takes effect

January 9, 2020

With Japan’s approval process complete, the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement took effect Jan. 1. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said, “U.S. farmers and ranchers will have significantly improved access to Japan’s market.” For agriculture, the agreement …

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USMCA Deal Announced

December 12, 2019

Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and other House leaders announced they had reached agreement with the Trump administration on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement on December 10. The trade pact, which UEP and nearly all other U.S. farm …

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November Could be a Big Month for Trade Policy

November 7, 2019

November could see at least three major developments in the ongoing trade policy wars. First, the Trump administration and Chinese state media are hopeful that President Trump and President Xi Jinping may sign a “phase …

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