Policy Snippets
U.S. Agricultural Trade Ambassador Doug McKalip says the goal is sustainability initiatives in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework that do not prompt the creation of non-tariff trade barriers. Good luck with that, especially since the Biden Administration has already indicated openness to considering a border carbon measure.
Still smarting over Europe’s anger about the Inflation Reduction Act, the Biden Administration is giving Brussels assurances that it will seek lower adverse impacts from AD/CVD duties on Spanish olives.
Diplomatic Differences Singaporean Ambassador Ashok Kumar Mirpuri this week in Washington said, “We were honest with the Administration that market access would attract m...
What You Need to Know Today: Commodities were mostly lower across the board today after yesterday’s Federal Reserve meeting hinted at a potential interest rate hike later in 2026. The dollar index reached its highest level in over a year, and a strong dollar makes U.S. agricultural expor...
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters its mandated six-year review on 1 July. The original intent of the review is outlined in Article 34.7, which obligates members to: Provide recommendations and decide on appropriate actions. Extend the USMCA for another 16 years and meet aga...
