Tariffs and Trade Barriers
Drought and changing cattle supplies could keep pressure on producer margins through the end of the year.
New research shows AI investment helped support the economy as tariffs increased.
U.S. agricultural exports to China have fallen sharply as producers wait for tariff relief.
Creighton University’s Rural Mainstreet Index finds that higher input costs and tariffs are pressuring farm income, equipment sales, and the rural economy.
Texas Tech researchers found direct foreign subsidies reached nearly $1.4 billion in 2024.
Dr. Faith Parum discusses the U.S.-China “30-for-30” tariff framework, covered agricultural products, and the impact of excluding commercial soybeans on U.S. farmers.
RealAg Radio’s Lyndsey Smith says the latest U.S. action outright bans certain Canadian products—not another tariff—adding more uncertainty to U.S.-Canada trade.
South Korea allocated 3,782 metric tons of duty-free access for U.S. oranges.
The continued U.S.-China trade truce could provide more time to discuss agricultural purchases and market access for U.S. agriculture.