Tag: agriculture

Fields of Fortune or Fields of Fear? Farmers in the Crossfire of U.S.-China Trade

Fields of Fortune or Fields of Fear? Farmers in the Crossfire of U.S.-China Trade

In this piece, we’ll examine the economic war between the U.S. and China. And we’ll find out how this conflict is hitting American farmers where it hurts. It’s a tale of fortitude, compromise, and the unexpected consequences that can occur when economic titans collide. Overview of China's Tariffs on Agricultural...

U.S. Weighs Tariffs on Chinese-Built Ships, Sparking Industry Concern

U.S. Weighs Tariffs on Chinese-Built Ships, Sparking Industry Concern

U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer is considering large penalties on such ships constructed in China. This move is meant to help ensure that strong domestic shipbuilding industry when these ships come into U.S. ports. The proposal has understandably raised alarm from farmers and the ocean carriers as well as...