Trump highlights major policy themes, provides few details 02.01.2018 By Jay Sjerven Trump discusses trade, immigration reform and infrastructure in his first State of the Union speech.Read More
FDA tested to better food recall procedures 01.12.2018 By Jay Sjerven The FDA does not have adequate procedures to ensure that companies take prompt action in initiating voluntary food recalls, the OIG says.Read More
Canadian ag minister touts benefits of NAFTA 01.10.2018 By Jay Sjerven Lawrence MacAulay says the trade agreement must evolve and be updated.Read More
Tyson among companies leaving GMA 12.29.2017 By Jay Sjerven At least six major food companies will not renew their memberships in the Grocery Manufacturers Association in 2018.Read More
The Foreign Agricultural Service highlights trade and market developments 12.28.2017 By Jay Sjerven The FAS organized international trade missions to Egypt, Brazil and India in 2017.Read More
USDA tweaks school lunch program 11.30.2017 By Jay Sjerven The new school meal flexibility rule gives schools local control over what they serve.Read More
US negotiations for new NAFTA deal moves slowly 11.29.2017 By Jay Sjerven The fifth round of negotiations over updating the North American Free Trade Agreement concluded Nov. 21 in Mexico City. Read More
NAFTA withdrawal could negatively impact US food, ag 10.31.2017 By Jay Sjerven In a letter to the Secretary of Commerce, food and ag organizations outlined the risks of withdrawing from NAFTA.Read More
NAFTA negotiations continue with limited results 10.18.2017 By Jay Sjerven The three nations report a “significant conceptual gap” over revisions to the agreement.Read More
Trudeau makes case for NAFTA 07.20.2017 By Jay Sjerven The Canadian prime minister stressed the importance of the trade agreement to US governors.Read More