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Farm Bureau: USMCA Negotiations Must Resume
American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall commented today [August 24, 2026] on the breakdown of trade talks between the United States and Canada, and the imposition of additional damaging tariffs.
“Canada has been one of the most important trading partners for U.S. agriculture since our first free trade agreement in 1989. We are concerned that talks with our northern neighbor around a resolution to Section 338 tariffs have fallen apart in the midst of the USMCA review. We strongly urge the U.S. and Canada to return to the negotiating table and find a resolution...
President Trump Takes Action to Lower Fertilizer Costs and Support American Farmers
Today [June 29, 2026], President Donald J. Trump signed a proclamation temporarily suspending countervailing duties (CVDs) on certain phosphate fertilizer imports, providing immediate relief to American farmers while advancing the Administration’s broader strategy to strengthen America’s fertilizer supply chain.
The temporary suspension will increase phosphate fertilizer availability, improve competition, and help lower one of agriculture’s largest production expenses while supporting a stable and reliable fertilizer supply ahead of future planting seasons.
Current USDA analysis indicates American farmers could save approximately $1.82 billion annually through lower phosphate fertilizer...
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