Policy Updates
Pro Farmer’s latest updates on agricultural policy news, legislative updates, and regulatory enforcement impacting U.S. farmers and agribusinesses.
An exclusion for goods covered by USMCA was expected to stay in place and 10% tariffs on energy and fertilizer were also expected to remain at that level.
Brazil threatens reciprocal measures to Trump’s planned tariffs.
Starting July 10, farmers who suffered eligible crop losses in 2023 and 2024 can apply for Supplemental Disaster Relief Program assistance.
USDA unveils aggressive new action plan for farm, food security.
The Aug. 1 implementation date will allow countries a little more time to get deals secured before tariffs officially increase.
Speculation continues to swirl Trump’s Thursday night visit to Des Moines could result in news of purchase agreements for corn and beans with China or a delay in the July 9 deadline for increasing tariffs.
U.S. trade partners are also scrambling for trade deals as tariff deadline nears.
Farm bill showdown averted as Grassley tables amendment on farmer payment limits.
Key trade talks continue ahead of July 9 deadline to increase tariffs.
White House downplays July 9 trade deadline.
Biodiesel makers warn of industry collapse without immediate tax credit extension.
Passage of the bill is seen as a prerequisite for unlocking trade agreements with nations including India, Japan, and Vietnam, and for addressing issues such as digital taxes on U.S. businesses abroad.
Senate GOP in scramble mode.
Just days after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) briefly paused most “enforcement investigations/operations on agriculture… restaurants and operating hotels,” the administration reversed course.
SCOTUS asked to rule on legality of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs.
Updates on trade deals, negotiations with UK, Canada and Japan.
Trade and geopolitics at the top of traders’ watch list.
Announcements on RFS levels and 45Z clean fuel credit imminent, possibly on Friday.
U.S. Appeals Court weighs extended pause on ruling against Trump tariffs.
June is setting up as a critical month ahead of President Trump’s July 9 deadline for tariffs.