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Trudeau: Trump Will Pause Tariffs on Canada for 30 Days
As of Monday evening, US President Trump will postpone 25% tariffs on Canada, Reuters reported after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote an X post about the matter.
After the day's second conversation with Trump, Trudeau wrote:
"I just had a good call with President Trump. Canada is implementing our $1.3 billion border plan — reinforcing the border with new choppers, technology and personnel, enhanced coordination with our American partners, and increased resources to stop the flow of fentanyl. Nearly 10,000 frontline personnel are and will be working on protecting..."
Meat Institute Provides President Trump with Strategies to Reduce Costly Regs. & Address Meat Prices
The Meat Institute today sent the following letter to President Donald Trump to provide strategies to reduce burdensome regulations and address meat prices for consumers.
The following is the text of the letter, dated January 27, 2025, and signed by Meat Institute President and CEO Julie Anna Potts.
Dear Mr. President:
Congratulations on your victory and inauguration! The Meat Institute and its members look forward to working with you and your administration to reduce regulatory burdens and unleash economic prosperity...
The USDA Welcomes Presidential Appointees
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the individuals appointed by President Trump to key senior staff positions. These leaders will play a critical role in advancing the President’s agenda while addressing the needs of America’s farmers, ranchers, and producers.
Kailee Tkacz Buller has been appointed Chief of Staff. Previously, she served as President and CEO of the National Oilseed Processors Association and the Edible Oil Producers Association. Buller was also appointed by Governor Youngkin as the 8th Congressional District Representative on the Virginia Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services...
PODCAST: Agri-Food for Thought Ep 18 - Back from the "World's Leading Livestock Farming Trade Fair"
Simon and special guest Fei Thompson, from the Expana EMEA newsroom, give a recap of industry market sentiment gathered from key agribusiness companies and animal nutrition companies met during the recent EuroTier trade show in Hannover, Germany that took place in mid-November.
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