Testimony on Capitol Hill by top nominees in the Trump administration is adding context to what policy can be expected. Wilbur Ross is anticipated to have heavy influence in the trade policy realm, and he said first up would be renegotiating NAFTA. Trump Trade Policy Testimony on Capitol Hill by top nominees in the Trump administration is adding context to what policy can be expected. Wilbur Ross is anticipated to have heavy influence in the trade policy realm, and among his statements was, “I am not anti-trade, I am pro-trade. But I am pro sensible trade, not pro trade that is to the disadvantage of the American worker and the American manufacturing community.” He did not mention being pro-consumer.Ross cited his experience in the steel...
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...
Tomorrow is the Juneteenth federal holiday, and the USDA, along with the rest of the federal government and the CME, will be closed, so the monthly Cattle on Feed report was released a day early. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity on 1 June amounted...
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Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.