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Tensions are once again escalating between the world's two largest economies. Last week, President Trump accused China of violating the terms of the trade truce, with the U.S. Trade Representative accusing China of restricting the flow of critical minerals. And on Monday, China accused the U.S. of violating the agreement with new restrictions on the export of U.S. computer chips. Also on today's show: why non-alcoholic beer is on the rise and what to know about the proposed "Trump Accounts" for newborns.

Tensions are once again escalating between the world's two largest economies. Last week, President Trump accused China of violating the terms of the trade truce, with the U.S. Trade Representative accusing China of restricting the flow of critical minerals. And on Monday, China accused the U.S. of violating the agreement with new restrictions on the export of U.S. computer chips. Also on today's show: why non-alcoholic beer is on the rise and what to know about the proposed "Trump Accounts" for newborns.

*The chairman of the House Agriculture Committee defended farm safety net spending.  *Drought conditions are improving across parts of Texas.  *Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz is asking the U.S. Trade Representative to include the 1944 water treaty in the USMCA. *Memorial Day will kick off the summer grilling season.  *Cattle feeders in Texas are enjoying a period of economic strength.  *EPA has released a draft insecticide strategy.  *Temperatures are heating up on the Texas Southern Plains.  *A mare must produce good quality colostrum for the newborn foal to be healthy.  

Below is a selection of stories that were noted by Jim during the first quarter hour of the broadcast: --There's been a breakthrough in the tariff standoff between China and the U.S. as the U.S. Treasury Secretary and the U.S. Trade Representative are poised to meet with Chinese officials in Switzerland over the weekend.--President Trump believes an 80% tariff seems right, setting a potential guidepost ahead of the weekend talks in Switzerland.--President Trump's pick for U.S. ambassador to China was sworn in Wednesday by Secretary of State Marco Rubio just days before the anticipated trade meeting. Former Georgia Republican Senator David Perdue was tapped by Trump last December.--On May 8th President Trump provided a broad overview of a prospective trade agreement with the U.K.--Yesterday the first U.S. Pope was named: Pope Leo XIV (Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost from Chicago).--The new Pope shared articles on social media in the past that appeared critical of President Trump.--The IDF on Tuesday released footage showing two senior Hamas operatives surrendering in Rafah, including a commander directly involved in the October 7th attacks and the holding of Israeli hostages.--Since the launch of Operation Iron Wall January 21st, Israeli forces have killed more than 100 terrorists and arrested approximately 320 wanted individuals and seized around 450 weapons in Judea and Samaria.--President Trump announced earlier this week that the Houthis would stop attacking vessels off Yemen's coast in exchange for the U.S. ending the military campaign against them.

Below is a selection of stories that were noted by Jim during the first quarter hour of the broadcast: --There's been a breakthrough in the tariff standoff between China and the U.S. as the U.S. Treasury Secretary and the U.S. Trade Representative are poised to meet with Chinese officials in Switzerland over the weekend.--President Trump believes an 80% tariff seems right, setting a potential guidepost ahead of the weekend talks in Switzerland.--President Trump's pick for U.S. ambassador to China was sworn in Wednesday by Secretary of State Marco Rubio just days before the anticipated trade meeting. Former Georgia Republican Senator David Perdue was tapped by Trump last December.--On May 8th President Trump provided a broad overview of a prospective trade agreement with the U.K.--Yesterday the first U.S. Pope was named: Pope Leo XIV (Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost from Chicago).--The new Pope shared articles on social media in the past that appeared critical of President Trump.--The IDF on Tuesday released footage showing two senior Hamas operatives surrendering in Rafah, including a commander directly involved in the October 7th attacks and the holding of Israeli hostages.--Since the launch of Operation Iron Wall January 21st, Israeli forces have killed more than 100 terrorists and arrested approximately 320 wanted individuals and seized around 450 weapons in Judea and Samaria.--President Trump announced earlier this week that the Houthis would stop attacking vessels off Yemen's coast in exchange for the U.S. ending the military campaign against them.

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger Picture The [DS]/[CB] green agenda is falling apart, everything they said the opposite is happening. Another solar company goes belly up. China is trying to skirt the tariffs, this will fail. The tariffs are working, companies are moving back. Trump messages that we are in a transition and soon the people will see the gold. The [DS] is going down the path that trump sent. They are now exposing their infiltration and people can now see the entrenched enemy. Trump and the patriots are playing the game and it had to be this way to show the people the criminal syndicate. Trump has removed the three sides of the triangle and now the old guard is threatened.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/KanekoaTheGreat/status/1918915519245381969  approximately 108 gigatons per year. https://twitter.com/TheCalvinCooli1/status/1918390219939934430 https://twitter.com/Rickster_75/status/1918331034493698275 TAKE A LISTEN   European Union To Ban Anonymous Crypto & Privacy Tokens By 2027   The European Union is set to impose sweeping Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules that will ban privacy-preserving tokens and anonymous cryptocurrency accounts from 2027. Under the new Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR), credit institutions, financial institutions and crypto asset service providers (CASPs) will be prohibited from maintaining anonymous accounts or handling privacy-preserving cryptocurrencies, such as Monero and Zcash. “Article 79 of the AMLR establishes strict prohibitions on anonymous accounts [...]. Credit institutions, financial institutions, and crypto-asset service providers are prohibited from maintaining anonymous accounts,” according to the AML Handbook, published by European Crypto Initiative (EUCI).   The regulation is part of a broader AML framework that includes bank and payment accounts, passbooks and safe-deposit boxes, “crypto-asset accounts allowing anonymisation of transactions,” and “accounts using anonymity-enhancing coins.” Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1919013699873821077   see a CEO with such a historic run again? https://twitter.com/KanekoaTheGreat/status/1918490939531657501  in homelessness. And they still called it "the best economy ever." China Reroutes Targeted Goods to Friendly North American Partner to Avoid Tariffs As if on cue, a short article from the Chamber of Shipping notes that cargo from China is being rerouted to avoid tariffs. The destination of the cargo is,   CANADA! USCoS –  experts caution that prolonged storage costs—estimated at $1,750 per container per week—and limited warehouse capacity could force sellers to offload discounted goods into the Canadian market, potentially disrupting domestic manufacturing. Others warn the strategy is risky and unsustainable, especially if the trade conflict drags into next year's U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement negotiations. (link) This will not end well…. … For Canada. Source: theconservativetreehouse.com When Americans' clothes were made in America U.S. Trade Representative posts shocking chart showing percentage of onshore manufacturing The post reads: "Reviving apparel production in America is not a pipe dream. It was not that long ago we were manufacturing 56% of U.S. apparel in America. 'Made in America' is an economic and national security priority of this administration." "@POTUS' trade actions are ushering in a reshoring renaissance as companies pledge billions of dollars to e...

Robert Lighthizer, who served as U.S. trade representative in Donald Trump's first term, sits down with Margaret Hoover to discuss the president's trade agenda, his use of tariffs, and their impact on the economy.Lighthizer, author of No Trade Is Free, explains why he favors “balanced trade” over free trade and makes his case that tariffs can revive American manufacturing. He tells Hoover why he doubts chaos in financial markets will unseat the dollar as a global reserve currency, but he argues a weaker dollar could have benefits.A longtime critic of NAFTA and open trade with communist China, Lighthizer credits Trump for changing the debate about trade in America and trying to solve the problems caused by globalization. He also challenges critics who say tariffs are the wrong approach to come up with a viable alternative.Lighthizer assesses the potential for tariffs to drive up consumer prices and whether they could fuel broader inflation. He admits Trump's implementation of his “Liberation Day” tariffs was not perfect, and he reflects on whether he would join the new administration if asked.Support for “Firing Line for Margaret Hoover” is provided by Robert Granieri, Vanessa and Henry Cornell, The Fairweather Foundation, Peter and Mark Kalikow, Cliff and Laurel Asness, The Meadowlark Foundation, The Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation, Charles R. Schwab, The Marc Haas Foundation, Katharine J. Rayner, Damon Button, Craig Newmark Philanthropies, The Philip I Kent Foundation, Annie Lamont through The Lamont Family Fund, The Susan Rasinski McCaw Fund, Cheryl Cohen Effron and Blair Effron, and Al and Kathy Hubbard. Corporate funding is provided by Stephens Inc. 

In February, a U.S. Department of Agriculture report projected a $49 billion-dollar agricultural trade deficit for fiscal year 2025. That represents an all-time high. Trump announced a 90-day pause on most tariffs after a market decline in early April, but Chinese imports are subject to a 145% tariff, while other countries still have a 10% tariff. Fischer said she met with the Jamieson Greer, the U.S. Trade Representative, earlier this week and learned that trade negotiations are taking place with a number of countries.

In February, a U.S. Department of Agriculture report projected a $49 billion-dollar agricultural trade deficit for fiscal year 2025. That represents an all-time high. Trump announced a 90-day pause on most tariffs after a market decline in early April, but Chinese imports are subject to a 145% tariff, while other countries still have a 10% tariff. Fischer said she met with the Jamieson Greer, the U.S. Trade Representative, earlier this week and learned that trade negotiations are taking place with a number of countries.

In this episode, A'ndre speaks with Mark Linscott, former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative and one of Washington's most experienced trade negotiators, for an in-depth discussion on the logic and implications of President Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs.With decades of experience leading U.S. trade policy across multilateral institutions and bilateral platforms, Linscott offers expert analysis on how tariffs are being used as both an economic and geopolitical tool. The conversation covers the legal basis for executive tariff authority, the mechanics behind President Trump's “reciprocal tariffs,” and how Trump administration's actions will impact the global trade landscape.Topics covered include:• The fundamentals of tariff policy and the legal tools used to implement them• The scope and possible strategy behind Trump's April 2 “Liberation Day” tariffs• Escalating U.S.-China trade tensions and the role of 145% tariffs• Reactions from key partners such as India, and the broader global economic impact• How tariffs are being increasingly intertwined with national security concernsMark Linscott brings a uniquely informed perspective on how current tariff policies may redefine America's role in global trade — and what to watch as the economic and political consequences unfold.

The Ag Net News Hour discussed updates on the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) port fee proposal for Chinese ships. Initially, the USTR proposed a $1.5 million flat fee per port call, but revised it to a per-ton basis. Fees will start at $50 per ton, increasing incrementally to $140 per ton over time. China controls nearly 20% of global shipping containers. The USTR aims to restore American shipbuilding and address China's dominance in maritime logistics. Exemptions for agricultural industries have not been granted. The discussion also touched on restrictions on U.S. liquefied natural gas transport to incentivize domestic shipbuilding.   The discussion on Ag Net News with Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni, “The Ag Meter,” focused on recent trade developments, including the US Trade Representative's proposal to change port fees to tonnage fees and the impact on Chinese shipping. Japan and Vietnam's trade negotiations with the US were mentioned, with Vietnam aiming to curb Chinese trade. The segment also included an excerpt from a recent Senate Hearing on tariffs and the ag industry. The conversation highlighted the need for an even playing field with China and the potential benefits of a trade deal.  The segment concluded with details about an upcoming citrus expo in Tampa, Florida.     The third Ag Net News Hour segment began with Nick “The Ag Meter” and Lorrie discussing the recent passing of Pope Francis, noting his significance around Easter and the upcoming selection of a new Pope. They also covered the ongoing process of cabinet appointments in the Trump administration, highlighting Brooke Rollins' role and her dedication to Trump's agenda. The conversation shifted to economic topics, including President Trump's consideration of firing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over interest rates, and the potential legal implications. They concluded with light-hearted agriculture facts, such as the misconception that brown cows produce chocolate milk and the longest recorded flight by a chicken, which was 301.5 feet.

The escalating trade dispute between the United States and China has, in the view of my guest today, unofficially crossed the threshold into a full-blown trade war. Wendy Cutler is Vice President at the Asia Society Policy Institute and a longtime diplomat and negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. We spoke on Friday, April 18, as both countries were rapidly imposing tariffs and counter-tariffs, measures and countermeasures. In our conversation, Wendy explains which of these actions may prove particularly damaging to both the U.S. and Chinese economies. She also breaks down China's diplomatic response, including a recent trip by Xi Jinping to three Southeast Asian countries aimed at shoring up regional trade alliances. Finally, Wendy offers insight into how bad this trade war could get—and identifies potential offramps that might help prevent the worst-case scenarios.`

Dow, S&P, and Nasdaq kicking off the week in the red - with all the Mag-7 sitting firmly lower. Sara Eisen, David Faber, and Carl Quintanilla broke down the latest for stocks after a weekend of growing calls from President Trump for Fed Chair Powell to be fired… and ahead of huge IMF and World Bank meetings in DC. What investors need to know, and where things stand (on jobs, inflation, consumer sentiment and more) heading into the action, including a breakdown of CNBC's latest All-America Economic survey results.  Plus: a deep dive with Apollo Chief Economist Torsten Slok, on the heels of a new note from the firm arguing there's a 90% probability of a US recession this year – and more with one former U.S. Trade Representative who calls tariffs an “exit ramp” for better policy.  Also within the hour: a Netflix bull-bear debate post-results, the latest out of DOJ Vs. Google, and a live report from the Vatican as tributes roll-in for Pope Francis.   Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureCEO Jamie Dimon is calling it, recession is coming. We are already in a recession, Trump will pull us out of it. Ds trying to stop Trump's tariffs. Countries ready to negotiate, Trump pauses tariffs for those countries. China and the EU fight back with reciprocal tariffs, this will not end well for them. Trump main target is the Fed. The [DS] is still trying to use judges to stop Trump's agenda, in the end this will fail. They are trying to use judges in the correct jurisdiction. Trump has set the timeline for the [DS] treasonous acts. Trump will show how the [DS] committed treasonous against the US. In the end Trump will have the final move, checkmate.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1909947842845614115   https://twitter.com/WallStreetMav/status/1909935573772738708 Schumer: We Want to Take Tariff Authority from Trump We Allowed Biden to Have Because Trump's ‘Going So Overboard'  Chuck Schumer (D-NY) r  “Congress has always had the power to deal with tariffs, and we've always had these fights in the past on some of the tariff issues as well. But now that Trump is going so overboard, Congress can, has every legal authority to take those powers back, and that's what we aim to do.”  Source: breitbart.com https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/1909961646929301808 China is the Auto Capital of the World  China is the world's largest car producer and exporter. A little-known fact is that China first became the world's largest car exporter back in 2023, with low-cost EV companies BYD and Chery in the spotlight. The nation's auto sector has been steadily expanding since then, with Chinese brands reaching an all-time high of 69.4% of domestic passenger vehicle market share in Q1 2025. Overall, China exported 5.86 million vehicles in 2024, a 19.3% annual increase. Mexico, Russia, Brazil, and the UAE were the top buyers. China sold 4.96 million passenger vehicles (19.7% YoY increase), 900,000 commercial vehicles (17.5% YoY increase), and 1.28 million new energy vehicles, as well as 987,000 battery-electric vehicles. Japan is the world's second-largest car exporter, exporting 4.22 million vehicles in 2024. This marked a -4.5% decline from 2023. Toyota remains Japan's leading vehicle, accounting for $312.28 billion in revenue and 830,048 million vehicles. Germany is holding onto third place in auto exports. In 2024, Germany exported 3.4 million passenger cars, marking a 2.5% annual increase. Around 25.9% of all vehicles exported from Germany last year were electric. Volkswagen Group remains Germany's star, generating $354.86 billion in revenue for the year. Source: armstrongeconomics.com Scott Bessent Reminds China They Need Access To US Market Far More Than America Needs Access To Their Economy Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that China's decision to retaliate against President Donald Trump's tariffs will ultimately backfire. China announced it is raising tariffs on American goods from 34% to 84% in response to Trump hiking tariffs on Chinese goods from 54% to 104%,   Bessent  thats because China exports far more to the U.S. than it imports, it has more to lose in a trade war. China exported $438.9 billion worth of goods to the United States in 2024 while the U.S. exported $143.5 billion to China, according to the U.S. Trade Representative. Consumer spending in America makes up nearly 70% of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP), according to J.P. Morgan Asset Management.

Heather Hurlburt is a former chief of staff in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative during the Biden Administration and now a fellow at Chatham House. She is also someone I've routinely turned to over the years for insights into broader geopolitical trends. In our conversation today, we dig into the real geopolitical fallout from Donald Trump's escalating trade war — and how the global balance of power is already shifting in ways that most people aren't paying attention to. She explains why the trade war is about much more than tariffs, who the real winners and losers are likely to be, and what ripple effects we're already seeing across Asia, Europe, Africa and beyond. Get a discount subscription to Global Dispatches at this link: https://www.globaldispatches.org/40PercentOff   

*The National Cattlemen's Beef Association supports the Trump tariffs.  *There are fewer hogs and pigs in the U.S. right now, but the numbers continue to grow in Texas.  *A federal judge has struck down a rule that would have listed the Lesser Prairie Chicken under the Endangered Species Act.*The Texas High Plains has received some very beneficial moisture.  *The Concho Valley needs rain for cotton planting.  *The U.S. Trade Representative discussed tariffs and the president's trade agenda at a recent Senate committee hearing. *Texas Farm Bureau is hosting another Summer Ag Institute for teachers.  *Cold weather does not cause laminitis in horses.  

Robert Zoellick, former U.S. Trade Representative, President of the World Bank, and Deputy Secretary of State, will be speaking at the NDSU Memorial Union and to tell us all about it is John Bitzan, Challey Institute for Global Innovation & Growth, on Afternoons Live with Tyler Axness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative recently held hearings on a proposal to impose million dollar port call fees on Chinese vessels. The U.S. Meat Export Federation joined more than 300 other organizations in saying the fees would hurt U.S. exports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meat sales hit a record high of $104.6 billion in 2024, and the U.S. Trade Representative's Office launched an investigation into China's efforts to dominate the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors.

Cody Bills is director of U.S. Market Advisory & Brokerage at Farmer's Business Network and he joins us to share FBN's Planting Intentions Report, which was released today. You could say Mike Koehne is an Indiana soybean farmer who shows up. He serves on many soy organizations, and was recently in Washington, D.C. to testify before the U.S. Trade Representative's public hearing on "Section 301" and its potential ramifications for trade, including soy. We begin this year's important Be Sure! Stewardship Campaign for Growing Matters with Nick Tinsley of BASF. And we have a new episode of the Soy Checkoff Check-in with USB chair Philip Good and CEO Lucas Lentsch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A proposal from the U.S. Trade Representative to impose new fees on ocean carriers with ties to China could take a major toll on U.S. farmers and ranchers, and the European Union delayed its first round of retaliatory tariffs until mid-April.

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In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni discuss recent weather patterns in California, noting significant storms and the subsequent lack of rain for the next 10 days. They plan to interview experts on managing fungus after rains. They also express concern for those affected by severe storms in the Midwest and Northeast. Upcoming interviews include a discussion on citrus farming with Mondo Perez and a Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo in Tampa, Florida. They highlight the impact of tariffs on European wine, noting a proposed 200% tariff and the challenge of bulk wine imports on domestic wineries. They also discuss the potential benefits of promoting American-grown products. In the second segment, Lorrie and Nick discuss the impact of tariffs on the agricultural industry, particularly the machinery sector, and the proposed fees on Chinese ships by the U.S. Trade Representative. They express concerns about the potential catastrophic effects on the U.S. maritime industry, including increased costs and potential job losses. The proposal aims to level the playing field by promoting U.S. ship use and preventing China's market power over global supply chains. They also discuss the broader implications for trade, labor costs, and the potential for increased inflation and food prices. The conversation highlights the complexities and uncertainties surrounding these trade policies. In this segment, information and discussion regarding an Ohio school districts pilot program that aims to get milk to all kids by offering lactose free milk. The initiative aimed to address the nutritional needs of the 81% of students qualifying for free or reduced meals, particularly those with lactose intolerance. The pilot showed increased milk consumption and overall meal participation, which covered the additional cost of lactose-free milk. The program highlights the importance of adapting school meals to diverse dietary needs and effective marketing to boost participation.

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President Trump holds his first Cabinet meeting, where Elon Musk discusses the work of the Department Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut was he says his wasteful federal spending and the federal workforce; President Trump is asked about the House Republican budget blueprint that narrowly passed Tuesday night and whether Medicare and Medicaid spending will be cut to offset some of the proposed tax cuts; House passes a bill to reverse a Biden Administration methane emissions fee for oil & gas drilling; Senate confirms U.S. Trade Representative nominee Jamieson Greer; Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. talks about the first death in the measles outbreak in West Texas, a child who was not vaccinated; interview with Washington Post Supreme Court reporter Justin Jouvenal on Supreme Court hearing a case claiming reverse discrimination, a heterosexual woman from Ohio says she lost two jobs to gay co-workers she says were less qualified (35); British Prime Minister Keir Starmer prepares to come to Washington, DC to meet with President Trump about the war in Ukraine and other issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump is implementing sweeping tariffs to ostensibly tighten border security and crack down on the fentanyl trade. The moves include a 25 percent tariff on all steel and aluminum imports, blanket 10 percent tariffs on Chinese imports, and potentially steep tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods. These actions could have monumental consequences for the global economy. Today on Lever Time, senior podcast producer Arjun Singh sits down with economist Brad Setser to discuss the history of tariffs, the complexity of the United States' trade relationships with Canada, Mexico, and China, and how the effects of these tariffs could potentially make the illegal drug trade worse. Setser was a senior adviser to the U.S. Trade Representative and writes about China's export economy in his newsletter Follow the Money.

This episode considers the implications of a second Trump administration for international law and policy in the United States and explores the future of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Catherine speaks with Amy Porges, a long-time practitioner of international trade law who participated in drafting the WTO agreements, and later represented the United States before the WTO as Senior Counsel for Dispute Settlement and head of enforcement at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. This episode examines the history of the WTO and the United States's relationship with the organization, including considering the potential approach of the Trump administration to tariffs.

Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay: The U.S. Trade Representative nominee shares his thoughts on Capitol Hill. We'll hear where he thinks agriculture can play a role. Plus, Machinery Pete is tracking combine prices ahead of harvest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump took more than a year to raise tariffs in his first term, but slapped China with higher levies just two weeks into Trump II and promised much more. Are we at the beginning of a global trade war or just seeing a more assertive United States? Does Trump want to use tariffs just to extract concessions on matters like immigration, drug cartels, and defense spending? Or does he want to use them to partially supplant the income tax with tariff revenue and eliminate trade deficits? Which countries will pay the most? Co-hosts Christian Whiton and Mark Simon discuss these matters with C.J. Mahoney, a deputy U.S. Trade Representative in Trump's first term.

The American Beef Labeling Act would require the U.S. Trade Representative, in consultation with the USDA, to develop a World Trade Organization-compliant means of reinstating MCOOL for beef within one year of enactment.

On this episode of Agriculture Today, we'll learn about President Trump's pick for U.S. Trade Representative and some of his recent comments about the biofuels industry, the future of the soybean industry as it relates to demand and profitability, concerns about the efficacy of spray drones in agriculture, and an outlook for U.S. cattle markets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

*Brooke Rollins get the thumbs up at the Cattle Industry Convention.  *The NCBA is watching the tariff situation closely.*Texas continues to lead the nation in the number of cattle.  *Texas citrus growers are assessing the damage from the recent freeze.*The electric company that serves the Texas Panhandle is using AI technology to help fight wildfires.  *The man nominated to be the next U.S. Trade Representative discussed agricultural trade and new markets recently.   *The overall condition of the Texas winter wheat crop is declining.  *Dairy cows have receptors that make then susceptible to influenza.  

Ambassador Ron Kirk, a former Dallas mayor and former U.S. Trade Representative, joined KRLD business analyst David Johnson on Tuesday on the CEO Spotlight.

Michael Froman — former U.S. Trade Representative, Deputy National Security Advisor and current president of the Council on Foreign Relations — joins Playbook co-author Eugene Daniels to discuss the state of affairs in the world that Trump is stepping into, how world leaders are watching and reacting to Trump's every word and what he thinks Trump will do differently than Biden in global hot spots like Ukraine, Taiwan, Israel, and yes… Greenland. Eugene Daniels is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO. Michael Froman is the president of the Council on Foreign Relations. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO audio.  Alex Keeney is a senior producer for POLITICO audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Solar Maverick Podcast, Benoy speaks with Tom Weirich who is the Head of Marketing & Stakeholder Relations - North America | EDP Renewables.  He also wrote a book called “We Took the Risk: The Stories Behind the Early Risk Takers in the U.S. Renewable Energy Industry and the Leadership Traits that Made Them a Success.”  Tom speaks about his book, trends that he is seeing, and suggestions on having a career in the renewable energy industry.   Benoy Thanjan Benoy Thanjan is the Founder and CEO of Reneu Energy and he is also an advisor for several solar startup companies.  He has extensive project origination, development, and financial experience in the renewable energy industry and in the environmental commodities market.   This includes initial site evaluation, permitting, financing, sourcing equipment, and negotiating the long-term energy and environmental commodities off-take agreements. He manages due diligence processes on land, permitting, and utility interconnection and is in charge of financing and structuring through Note to Proceed (“NTP”) to Commercial Operation Date (“COD”). Benoy composes teams suitable for all project development and construction tasks. He is also involved in project planning and pipeline financial modeling. He has been part of all sides of the transaction and this allows him to provide unique perspectives and value. Benoy has extensive experience in financial engineering to make solar projects profitable. Before founding Reneu Energy, he was the SREC Trader in the Project Finance Group for SolarCity which merged with Tesla in 2016.  He originated SREC trades with buyers and co-developed their SREC monetization and hedging strategy with the senior management of SolarCity to move into the east coast markets.  Benoy was the Vice President at Vanguard Energy Partners which is a national solar installer where he focused on project finance solutions for commercial scale solar projects.  He also worked for Ridgewood Renewable Power, a private equity fund, where he analyzed potential investments in renewable energy projects and worked on maximizing the financial return of the projects in the portfolio.  Benoy also worked on the sale of all of the renewable energy projects in Ridgewood's portfolio.   He was in the Energy Structured Finance practice for Deloitte & Touche and in Financial Advisory Services practice at Ernst & Young.  Benoy received his first experience in Finance as an intern at D.E. Shaw & Co., which is a global investment firm with 37 billion dollars in investment capital. He has a MBA in Finance from Rutgers University and a BS in Finance and Economics from the Stern School of Business at New York University.  Benoy was an Alumni Scholar at the Stern School of Business.       Tom Weirich Tom Weirich is a key facilitator that has connected pivotal players in the global renewable energy industry for over eighteen years, working with teams that have closed 300+ renewable energy transactions across a variety of technologies. Throughout his renewables journey, it's been the stories of how colleagues got their start in renewables that continues to inspire and empower him in his daily work. As an award-winning marketing leader in the energy sector, he's a frequent industry panel moderator, speaker and OpEd contributor, focusing on innovation, entrepreneurship and market opportunities surrounding the US' clean energy transition. Weirich's passion for renewables extends beyond the confines of his day job, with countless hours spent promoting philanthropic efforts focused on technology innovation, career mentoring, workforce development and STEM education.   Professional Experience Weirich previously worked with two key clean energy investment banking advisory firms based in New York as Director of Marketing at Rubicon Capital Advisors and Director of Marketing & Business Development at CohnReznick Capital. Prior to that, Tom was Senior Vice President of Corporate Relations and interim Chief Operating Officer at the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE) in Washington, D.C., where he managed and oversaw corporate relations and public affairs for 12 years working with key global developers, financiers and power generators.   Weirich served under the Obama Administration twice in honorary roles, advising both the Secretary of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative on renewable energy trade and manufacturing policies. He has been acknowledged for his contributions to the solar industry by Renewable Energy World as part of its inaugural “Top 40 under 40 in Solar”, and has been listed five years in a row on kWh Analytics' #Solar100 List, which recognizes key solar energy thought leaders in the United States. Weirich is a previous Emerging Leaders in Energy & Environment Program Fellow with the Atlantic Council, as well as the previous Chairperson for North America for the Word Council on Renewable Energy (WCRE). He serves as an Advisor to The Cleanie Awards, which recognizes innovators and those making an impact in clean energy, and is a Fellow with Humanity in Action (HIA), an international non-profit that educates and connects young leaders on issues related to human and minority rights.   Stay Connected: Benoy Thanjan Email: info@reneuenergy.com  LinkedIn: Benoy Thanjan Website: https://www.reneuenergy.com   Tom Weirich Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomweirich/ Book's Website:  https://wetooktherisk.com    

Sara Eisen and Brian Sullivan talked 2024's top trends and broke down the outlook for 2025 with CFRA's Sam Stovall. The team also discussed top picks across Energy and Tech out of RBC and Jefferies – as the Nasdaq fell to end the week. Also in focus: Bitcoin under pressure, falling below $95K in the hour; What a Trump presidency could mean for China with one former Trade Representative warning of pain ahead; and a look at Silicon Valley's immigration debate. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer

Clinton Griffiths hosts AgDay:   A familiar name could return to the U.S. Trade Representative's Office under President Trump, but does that mean a trade war is coming? And trapped at the bottom of a lake for over a hundred years, can rye seeds be regrown?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jamieson Greer is President-elect Trump's nominee for U.S. Trade Representative. Greer was an aide in the office during Trump's first term and will help steer the incoming president's trade agenda

USMCA: New Trade Representative & What is to be done? Alan Tonelson, independent economic policy analyst who blogs at RealityChek and tweets at @AlanTonelson, @GordonGChang, Gatestone, Newsweek, The Hill https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/26/trump-vows-an-additional-10percent-tariff-on-china-25percent-tariffs-on-canada-and-mexico.html 1910 Shanghai  

Thursday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show taking a look at the geopolitical impacts on the markets this week with Mike Zuzolo from Global Commodity Analytics in Segment One. Next up in Segment Two, we discussed Prop 12, Question 3, Farm Bill and much more with Bryan Humphreys, CEO of the National Pork Producers Council during last week's NAFB Convention. In Segment Three, former Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, Ron Baumgarten, joins the show to discuss what trade policy could look like during the incoming Trump Administration. Then in Segment Four, we got an update on the Beef Checkoff and more during the NAFB Convention with Cattlemen's Beef Board chair Andy Bishop.

On today's show we're joined by Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska, to discuss the Securing American Agriculture Act, which among other things would require the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in conjunction with the U.S. Trade Representative and the Department of Commerce, to conduct an annual threat assessment of critical food and agricultural supply chains. We're also joined by Lesli Allison, chief executive of the Western Landowners Alliance to talk about a recent USDA secretarial memorandum to support connectivity of wildlife habitat on working landscapes through the management of National Forests and voluntary conservation assistance on private agricultural lands.

In this episode, Doug McKalip, Chief Agricultural Negotiator for the U.S. Trade Representative, joins Sabrina Halvorson to discuss the Biden-Harris administration's success in boosting U.S. agricultural market access by 28.5% over the past four years. He highlights strategies to capitalize on new export opportunities, with a focus on specialty crops, sustainability, and the role of international organizations. McKalip also emphasizes the importance of tariff reductions for American farmers and ranchers. The episode also features Holly Freishtat from the Milken Institute, who delves into the institute's brief on transforming food systems to combat climate change. She addresses the need for investment, policy alignment, and collaboration across sectors to create a more sustainable food system. In addition, Megan Lausten, Marketing Manager for the International Agri-Center, previews the World Ag Expo®, highlighting its Top-10 New Products Contest and educational seminar series, which promote agricultural innovation and industry collaboration.

On Tuesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a look at the markets entering the month of October with Kyle Bumsted from Allendale. In Segment Two, we talk with the new President of the National Corn Growers Association, Kenneth Hartman Jr. of Illinois. In Segment Three, we have a conversation with Doug McKalip, Chief Ag Negotiator at the U.S. Trade Representative's Office. Then in Segment Four, we hear part of a conversation about new colostrum feeding strategies with Dr. Tom Earleywine from Purina and Dr. Donald Sockett from the University of Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory.

The U.S. Trade Representative's office said tariff increases on an array of Chinese imports will be delayed by at least two weeks. It will affect many industries including judiciary and trade. We hear from the President and CEO of the American Association of Port Authorities and still trader.Also, in the programme, Ed Butler looks at the ongoing protests in Venezuela following Sunday's Presidential elections, and finds out how the US sanctions are affecting Georgia.

Around the world, a mix of like-minded governments, diplomats and organizations are quietly preparing a global climate strategy in case Donald Trump wins the 2024 presidential election. POLITICO's Zack Colman breaks down this global effort and the Biden administration's role in it. Plus, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is delaying the implementation of tariff increases on Chinese electric vehicles and other goods that were due to take effect tomorrow.    For more news on energy and the environment, subscribe to Power Switch, our free evening newsletter: https://www.politico.com/power-switch And for even deeper coverage and analysis, read our Morning Energy newsletter by subscribing to POLITICO Pro:  https://subscriber.politicopro.com/newsletter-archive/morning-energy   Zack Colman covers climate change for POLITICO.  Josh Siegel is an energy reporter for POLITICO.  Nirmal Mulaikal is a POLITICO audio host-producer.  Annie Rees is the managing producer for audio at POLITICO. Gloria Gonzalez is the deputy energy editor for POLITICO.  Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO.

Officials from the U.S. Trade Representative's Office are now hammering arguments made by Mexican representatives during a recent dispute hearing about Mexico's ban on imports of genetically modified corn used in some food products.

Wendy Cutler has spent nearly 30 years as a diplomat and negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, working to lower tariffs and open markets. But, now, as the world grapples with a deluge of Chinese industrial overcapacity in key sectors, Cutler is advocating for preemptive trade action and international cooperation to counter China's trade manipulation. Listen in for insights from the Asia Society Policy Institute vice president. Photo courtesy of the Asia Society Policy Institute

Lawmakers in both the House and Senate focused on the Biden administration's trade agenda for 2024. Micheal Clements says farmers and ranchers would like to see a more aggressive approach to opening up markets to American agriculture. Clements: The Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee held annual hearings this week regarding the president's trade agenda. Dave Salmonsen, American Farm Bureau Federation Senior Government Affairs Director, says its an opportunity for the administration and Congress to collaborate. Salmonsen: This is a required report in which the administration lays out what their accomplishments have been and what they plan on doing in the upcoming year. And this year you had the U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Katherine Tai came before the committee's and laid out their ideas on trade for the year. So, it provides an opportunity for some real interaction between the administration and the Congress on trade and the trade agenda going forward. Clements: Salmonsen says there was bipartisan concern that the administration isn't doing enough to improve trade. Salmonsen: A lot of the discussion was about the fact that this administration does not pursue the traditional trade agreements. There was a lot of discussion about the fact that ag exports aren't keeping up with the volume and dollar value of ag imports. And also, the lack of enforcement, especially in bringing trade cases with China. So, there was an awful lot of, let us say, suggestions for improvement. Clements: Salmonson says AFBF seeks more effort from the administration on trade. Salmonsen: We're not having the growth that we were used to having, going backwards some. We're not expanding our markets in a way that we want to. We need to diversify. More than half of our ag exports only go to five regions. We would like to sell more to a greater variety of countries, but unless we have an administration that's really willing to get in there and negotiate trade agreements, and lower barriers that other countries have, we just really can't use that approach to grow our exports. Clements: Learn more at fb.org. Michael Clements, Washington.

Ambassador Robert Lighthizer is the former United States Trade Representative in the Trump administration and the author of the 2023 book, “No Trade Is Free: Changing Course, Taking on China, and Helping America's Workers.” He sat down with Jack Goldsmith to talk about his work as Deputy U.S. Trade Representative under President Reagan, why extreme neoliberal trade policy took hold in the 1990s, his core philosophy on trade and how it departed from the 1990s neoliberal consensus, and the main ways he implemented this view in the Trump administration and with what results. They also discussed the importance of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement and why it was controversial, the extent to which the Biden administration adopted Lighthizer's views on free trade, and the relationship between national security and trade policy.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/c/trumptrials.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to improve the U.S. Senate? Here's a start: Send Mitt Romney into retirement. Mayor Trent Staggs of Riverton, Utah is stepping up to make a Senate primary challenge. He joins Charlie to talk about applying the Liz Cheney principle to the "third senator from Massachusetts." Plus, President Trump's U.S. Trade Representative, Robert Lighthizer, describes how the siren song of "free trade" has driven the economic destruction of middle America, and how rebuilding the country starts with reviving less laissez-faire attitudes towards international trade.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.