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Nudge versus Cudgel; New Japanese PM; Pesticide Restrictions

Nudge versus Cudgel The Biden Administration has achieved some market openings in various countries, the most recent being obtaining agreement from Chile to accept American cheese products marked with European origin names like gouda, cheddar, and provolone. Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip was in the presidential election battleground state of Wisconsin talking up the accomplishment. He characterized the accomplishments by USTR as “huge” wins. The technical gains are appreciated but nudging trading partners on smaller issues ignores the sector’s desire for free trade agreements. American farmers are losing by not being a part of major agreements like CPTPP. It also ignores the adverse impact of various retalia...

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Farm Bill Clears House of Representatives

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Infrastructure investment due diligence

On behalf of a Canadian oilseed processer WPI's team provided market analysis, econometric modeling and financial due diligence in support of a $24 million-dollar investment in a Ukrainian crush plant. Consistent with WPI's findings, local production to supply the plant and the facility's output have expanded exponentially since the investment. WPI has conducted parallel work on behalf of U.S., South American and European clients, both private and public, in the agri-food space.

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