ARE U.S.-CHINESE TARIFFS ON ALMOST EVERYTHING THE ‘NEW NORMAL’
– U.S. President Donald Trump called his Phase 1 trade deal with China “by far, the greatest and biggest deal ever made,” even though nothing was agreed on paper, and … Read More
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– U.S. President Donald Trump called his Phase 1 trade deal with China “by far, the greatest and biggest deal ever made,” even though nothing was agreed on paper, and … Read More
President Trump on Friday announced what he calls “phase one” of a larger trade deal with China. As part of the deal, a tariff increase planned for next Tuesday will … Read More
Farmers who overcame soggy conditions to plant weeks later than usual now face a severely delayed autumn harvest. The lagging harvest has put still-growing crops in danger and has farmers … Read More
IDOA recently concluded its Industry Dairy Tour, which highlighted the state’s dairy industry to foreign market buyers. Twenty-two farmers and agribusiness owners from Mexico, Guatemala and Thailand participated in the … Read More
Trade talks between China and the U.S. resumed Thursday. There are media reports suggesting China may seek a partial deal – that would include increased purchases of U.S. agricultural products. … Read More
Gov. J.B. Pritzker has released a five-year economic plan for Illinois that builds on the state’s strongest sectors such as agriculture, health care and transportation. The Democrat’s “Plan to Revitalize … Read More
U.S. Vice-President Mike Pence stopped in Iowa Wednesday to promote the passage of the USMCA trade agreement. Vice President Mike Pence challenged Iowa farmers, here, to press their members of … Read More
Not only did eating a healthy diet for three weeks improve depressive symptoms in college-aged young adults, but those who continued the diet for three months kept their improved outlook … Read More
An ordinance seeking to put in place more strict regulations, fines and fees for urban farmers and residents that keep chickens, goats, pigs and other livestock, would threaten the existence … Read More
U.S. stocks rose on Thursday after President Donald Trump confirmed he would meet Chinese Vice Premier Liu He on Friday for further trade talks, adding to optimism following a report … Read More