Policy Update
USDA advances rule on climate-smart ag for biofuels | China export slowdown | Hegseth’s nomination for Defense secretary | Who will be ranking Dem on House Ag panel?
Biden pardons son Hunter | RFK Jr. | France woes | Dem leadership votes | FMMO
Trudeau visits Trump in Florida | Farm bill extension | Disaster aid | Ag financial aid | FY 2025 CR | Farm income | Employment | GOP House majority razor thin
Dollar declines | Yen rallies | Gold up | Mexico’s president refutes Trump’s border closure claim
U.S. ag trade deficit surges to $45.5 billion | Mexico, China comments on Trump tariff threats
Selects Kevin Hassett as NEC director, Vince Haley to lead Domestic Policy Council
Trump’s tariff threats shake markets, reignite trade tensions, including USMCA | Currency trade war with China?
Key topics addressed | If found in U.S., would take billions of dollars to eradicate
APHIS to hold briefing update later this afternoon
Some ag groups fret over choice, but sources give her high marks
Trump wants to move fast on energy reforms and 100-day tax cuts, other action via budget reconciliation