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Keeping tabs on trade barriers
Foreign trade barriers are a huge problem for U.S. agricultural producers. Too many countries try, in one form or another, to keep out U.S. ag products. Keeping track of all the roadblocks is no easy...
Posted on 4/18/12 at 3:38 PM
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Boosting international trade

Boosting international trade Minnesota ag department makes progress in opening world markets

By Dave Frederickson , December 31, 2012

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CBOT expands hours

Area grain elevator officials are evaluating the effect expanded hours at the Chicago Board of Trade will have on their operations.

By Jonathan Knutson , May 07, 2012

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By Agweek Staff and Wire Reports , April 16, 2012

Obama proposes reorganizing agencies

Obama proposes reorganizing agencies WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama’s proposal to reorganize six agencies that promote business and trade and possibly reorganize food safety agencies has not been well received in agriculture or consumer advocacy circles.

By Jerry Hagstrom , January 23, 2012

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N.D. officials plan trade mission to Indonesia, Vietnam

The delegation led by officials with the North Dakota Trade Office and state Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring is leaving Nov. 30. Twelve companies will be represented on the trip.

By Associated Press , November 21, 2011

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Obama signs 3 trade deals, biggest since NAFTA

Obama signs 3 trade deals, biggest since NAFTA WASHINGTON — President Obama signed off Friday on the first three, and possibly the last, — free trade agreements of his administration, deals with South Korea, Colombia, and Panama that could be worth billions to American exporters and create tens of thousands of jobs.

By Jim Abrams , October 21, 2011

1st Mexican truck scheduled to enter U.S. interior

LAREDO, Texas — Nearly two decades after the North American Free Trade Agreement, a Mexican truck hauling electronics was to become the first to deliver goods deep inside the U.S. as part of a long-delayed provision of NAFTA.

October 21, 2011

President welcomes South Korean president, ag leaders at trade agreements ceremony

WASHINGTON — When President Obama welcomed South Korean President Lee Myung-bak for a state visit Oct. 13 and celebrated the congressional approval of the South Korea, Colombia and Panama free trade agreements, National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Bill Donald was among the invited guests at the arrival ceremony. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and American Farm Bureau Federation President Bob Stallman were among the guests at that night’s state dinner.

By Jerry Hagstrom , October 17, 2011

China corn purchase one of its largest ever

BEIJING — China has made one of its biggest-ever purchases of corn on overseas markets, buying 900,000 metric tons of American corn and showing that growing Chinese demand will play an ever larger role in global grain prices.

By Alexa Olesen , October 15, 2011

US farmers celebrate approval of free trade deals

DES MOINES, Iowa — U.S. farmers on Thursday celebrated the approval of free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama, saying the pacts will increase demand for their products, though American consumers shouldn't see a drastic increase in overall food prices.

By Michael J. Crumb , October 13, 2011

Congress passes 3 free trade agreements

WASHINGTON — Congress approved free trade agreements Wednesday with South Korea, Colombia and Panama, ending a four-year drought in the forming of new trade partnerships and giving the White House and Capitol Hill the opportunity to show they can work together to stimulate the economy and put people back to work.

By Jim Abrams , October 13, 2011

Congress prepares to vote on 3 trade agreements

WASHINGTON — Acting in rare harmony, Congress is preparing to approve three free trade agreements that advocates say will boost exports, give the economy a needed shot in the arm and help put Americans back to work.

By Jim Abrams , October 12, 2011

WTO panel rules US tuna labels too restrictive

GENEVA — The popular “dolphin-safe” labels used to market tuna sold in the United States are illegal because they restrict too much trade, a World Trade Organization panel ruled Thursday in handing a partial victory to Mexico.

By John Heilprin , September 16, 2011

Agreements with South Korea, Colombia, Panama could price small farmers out of market

WASHINGTON — Picture this. Pacific Rim, a multinational corporation, wants to mine for gold in El Salvador using dangerous chemicals that would threaten the water supply of poor communities. Communities fight back — despite intimidation and even murder of local activists — and win new mining safeguards from their government.

By Bill Waren , August 08, 2011

US House and Senate panels take up 3 trade bills

WASHINGTON — House and Senate lawmakers on Thursday wrangled over how to help American workers dislocated by trade as they took up three free trade agreements that could also create tens of thousands of new jobs in the U.S.

By Jim Abrams , July 07, 2011

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