USDA released its updated food expenditure series this morning. Going into the farm bill and SNAP debate – and in light of the debt ceiling deal which makes some reforms to SNAP – the trend line of government spending on consumer food purchases is noteworthy for its steep increase since pre-COVID 2019. Two things stand out. First the trend line for government nutrition purchases since COVID – which includes traditional programs like SNAP and COVID relief spending. Second, the trend line of government nutrition program purchases since the 2014 farm bill – when other SNAP reforms and spending were made.
The 2018 farm bill called for an update of the benefits under SNAP by 2022. As we not...
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...
Key Market Insights Geopolitical Limbo: Geopolitical risk remained a key driver across global commodity markets today. President Trump stated that the Iran memorandum of understanding is not yet final and warned that military action could resume if negotiations fail. Both sides continue w...
