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Jim Wiesemeyer

Jim Wiesemeyer was a Pro Farmer contributor as the Washington Bureau Chief. His columns provided expertise and insight on farm policy, trade policy and Washington politics.

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Policy Update
Federal Spending Surges 15% in Early FY 2025, Driven by Entitlements & Interest on Debt
Trump considers exemption for Australia on steel, aluminum tariffs | Courts stop Trump actions
February 11, 2025 08:17 AM
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Trump’s Tariffs Are Adding Up, But Some Still Think They Are Just ‘Leveraging’
EQIP woes | China hits back with tariffs | U.S. foreign aid | India’s leader to meet with Trump
February 10, 2025 08:09 AM
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EU Mulls Lowering Tariffs on U.S. Cars to Ease Trade Tensions with U.S. | Brazil Braces for U.S. Tariffs
Senate votes this week on Rollins, RFK Jr., Lutnick, Gabbard and Loeffler
February 09, 2025 11:33 AM
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Trump to Announce ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs Monday or Tuesday
Effect on U.S./Japan and U.S./Europe trade could be significant
February 08, 2025 01:08 PM
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Policy Update
USTR Nominee Greer’s Trade Priorities: Market Access, Biofuels, and China Review
Jobs report today | Budget battle heats up | Vought confirmed as OMB director | China moves against U.S. firms
February 07, 2025 05:16 AM
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Policy Update
Government Payments Drive U.S. 2025 Farm Income Surge
Ad hoc disaster and economic aid fuel historic increase
February 06, 2025 01:02 PM
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U.S. Ag Trade Deficit Widens Amid Export Decline | USTR Nominee Hearing Today
Decision day for millions of federal employees re: offer to resign with benefits
February 06, 2025 08:41 AM
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Policy Update
USPS Reverses Course on China, Hong Kong Shipments Amid Tariff Changes
Will NASS reinstate July Cattle Inventory report? | USAID employees face administrative leave amid spending cuts | USDA FSA employees face job uncertainty
February 05, 2025 08:10 AM
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EU Seeks to Avert Trade War with Trump Via Negotiation
Panel clears RFK Jr. nomination | Tariffs, negotiating tool or real risk? | Feb. 11 House Ag hearing on farm economic crisis
February 04, 2025 12:46 PM
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China Strikes Back, Announces Tariffs on U.S. | No North American Trade War, For Now
Trump’s trade wants from Canada & Mexico include accelerated USMCA renegotiation
February 04, 2025 07:11 AM
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