Policy Update

U.S. farmers starting to push back on Trump tariffs.
Trade tensions with China escalate as talks ongoing with others.
The USTR proposal is a departure from its initial iteration, which suggested charging fees of at least $1 million per ship each time it called at a U.S. port.
NGFA analysis: ‘When U.S. uses trade policy to restrict agricultural exports, U.S. agriculture pays the price’ | Impacts of a declining U.S. dollar
Some U.S. farmers link new farm bill as must-pass goal for a much-improved safety net to deal with trade war and other woes | CPI report: Core inflation at 4-year low
USTR Greer on trade tariffs, China port fees | Brooke Rollins talks tariffs, trade, and eggs
Beijing signals currency policy shift | Bessent to lead trade talks with Japan | RFS mandates | SNAP hearing
Navarro, Rollins comment on tariffs | U.S. farmers brace for trade blows | U.S. interest rate projections differ widely | Equities crater
Tariff-related ag aid under review | Tariff protests around the world | Senate clears budget resolution
Rollins: Could take “literally months” to determine whether ag compensation needed, but assures administration prepared to act if required