TPP

Lost in all the excitement about the U.S. and China signing a Phase One trade agreement as well as the upcoming senate vote on USMCA is another trade agreement that President Trump calls, "A game changer for American farmers and ranchers...

While most eyes are on a trade deal with China, one former top Ag negotiator said the U.S. cannot ignore the importance now and into the future of Southeast Asia.  Darci Vetter, former Chief Ag Negotiator at USTR was heavily involved in negotiations of TPP.  Th...

Media reports in Japan are saying that the parliament is likely to start voting on a trade pact with the U.S. sometime next week.  The lower house of the Japanese Diet will take up the pact Wednesday, while the upper house, called the House of Councilors, will begin considering the deal the next day.  ...

On Monday, President Trump signed two trade agreements with Japan, one focused on goods, the second a digital trade agreement.  At the White House Monday, the President said both trade agreements are wonderful opportunities for the United States.  ...

President Trump is hoping to sign a limited bilateral trade deal with Japan when he’s face-to-face with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday at the U.N General Assembly.  But that could be in question.  Japanese officials are pushing for a provision that the U.S. won’t like. ...

The White House has notified Congress it will sign a trade agreement with Japan.  President Donald Trump notified lawmakers he will enter an agreement on tariffs and digital trade with Japan, as the two sides wrap up the talks still this month.  Th...

The White House has notified Congress it will sign a trade agreement with Japan.  President Donald Trump notified lawmakers he will enter an agreement on tariffs and digital trade with Japan, as the two sides wrap up the talks still this month.  Th...

Japan will eliminate tariffs on U.S. wine imports as part of a trade agreement announced between the U.S. and Japan.  Reuters said Japan will eliminate the tariffs on U.S. wine within five to seven years after the trade agreement goes into effect.  Ja...

Japan will eliminate tariffs on U.S. wine imports as part of a trade agreement announced between the U.S. and Japan.  Reuters said Japan will eliminate the tariffs on U.S. wine within five to seven years after the trade agreement goes into effect.  Ja...

While there are still details to get worked out, farm country continues to praise the Trump Administration for the bilateral trade deal announced between the U.S. and Japan.  Kent Bacus, Director of Trade and Market Access for the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association, said like any other trade deal “the devil is in the details,” but he’s still excited about the announcement.  He added this agreem