- Court rules Trump overstepped on tariffs, but duties remain in place (Agri-Pulse): A federal appeals court ruled Friday that President Trump improperly used emergency powers to impose sweeping global tariffs, saying Congress never clearly authorized tariffs of that scale under the law he cited. While the judges agreed the tariffs went beyond the law, they stopped short of ending them immediately, allowing the administration to keep the duties in place while the case likely heads to the Supreme Court. The White House insists the tariffs are lawful and critical to protecting U.S. economic security.
- EPA drops wastewater rule for meat plants, citing food supply and jobs (Agri-Pulse): The EPA has scrapped a Biden-era plan to tighten wastewater limits on meat and poultry processors, saying the rule would have forced closures that threatened the nation’s food supply and jobs. The agency estimated up to 93 plants could have shut down, with as many as 26,000 jobs lost in a summary posted online. Officials said keeping the current rules lowers compliance costs for processors, helps stabilize food prices, and aligns with the Trump administration’s push to cut regulations tied to the cost of living.
- U.S. tariffs and trade deals shake up global ag trade flows (Farm Policy News and Reuters): New U.S. tariffs and trade agreements are expected to shift where farm products move around the globe in the months ahead. On the beef side, higher tariffs on Brazil will likely steer more imports from countries like Mexico and Australia, while Brazil looks for new markets. For grain and oilseeds, fresh U.S. trade deals with Southeast Asian nations are set to open doors for more American sales, edging out traditional suppliers like Australia, Canada, and Russia.