The White House tariff plan appears to be back on track for now. A federal court put a hold on the ruling that said President Trump overstepped his authority with blanket tariffs.
With this stay in place, the 10% tariffs can be used while the courts discuss the case.
President and CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, Chuck Conner spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender on the impact of the back-and-forth, the reconciliation bill, and the Make America Healthy Again report.
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Lewis Williamson, from HTS Commodities, joined us to share insights on the farm economy from producers in the field.
Congress has just over a month of working days left for the year. Plan for uneven USDA service until funding is restored, and closely monitor Farm Bill talks, as avoiding Permanent Law before January 1 is the single biggest risk to markets and milk prices.
“A government shutdown impacts all Americans and has serious consequences, including for farmers. It just adds additional uncertainty, disrupts critical services.”
On Champions of Rural America, Rep. Dusty Johnson underscores the Western Caucus’ ongoing commitment to advocating for farmers and rural communities.
American Coalition for Ethanol’s Ron Lamberty shares the significance of California’s approval, opening up the country’s largest gasoline market to a cleaner-burning, often lower-cost fuel option.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated this week that the government will intervene to help, following China’s withdrawal from the U.S. soybean market. One trader says the industry will remain in a holding pattern until Tuesday.