U.S. election Archives - Manitoba Co-operator

A view shows a hat in support of Republican Donald Trump, after he won the U.S. presidential election, at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., November 6, 2024. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly

Trump taps Jamieson Greer as US trade representative to ramp up tariff plans

By David Lawder, Reuters November 27, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday chose trade lawyer Jamieson Greer as his new U.S. trade representative, elevating a key veteran of his first-term trade war against China to execute a sweeping tariff agenda that promises to upend global trade.

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Nestle plays down RFK Jr’s anti-packaged food rhetoric

By Reuters November 19, 2024

Nestle on Tuesday sought to play down any differences with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has been critical of packaged foods, saying it shared the next U.S. health agency chief's desire to improve agricultural practices and nutrition.

Op/Ed

Canada needs a strategic plan for agriculture and food trade, and it needs it now

U.S. election results hammer home the need for a unified road map as we prepare to review our free trade agreement with the U.S. and Mexico.

By Cam Dahl November 18, 2024

Canada needs to bolster against rising protectionism with a strategic plan for agriculture and food trade, especially with the Canada, U.S. Mexico (CUSMA) agreement coming up for review under Donald Trump.

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U.S. biofuel policies expected to change under Trump

There may be changes to biofuel demand in North America following the U.S. election

By Sean Pratt November 16, 2024

There may be changes to biofuel demand in North America, both in Canada and the U.S. one Trump enters the White House following the U.S. election.

U.S. president-elect Donald Trump speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C. Nov. 13, 2024.

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KAP weighs in on U.S. election

Donald Trump, now U.S. president-elect, made tariffs a key part of his successful election bid, but Manitoba general farm group says Canada-U.S. ties are strong

By Don Norman November 15, 2024

Donald Trump, now U.S. president-elect, made tariffs a key part of his successful election bid, but Manitoba general farm group says Canada-U.S. trade ties are strong

Flags supporting president-elect Donald Trump fly Nov. 11, 2024.

Markets

The Trump effect on grain markets

The once and future president will definitely shake up a few things

By Phil Franz-Warkentin November 12, 2024

Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election sets the stage for significant moves in grain and oilseed markets over the next four years.

File photo of a desk in Canada’s Senate. (Dougall_Photography/iStock/Getty Images)

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Senate amendment to Bill C-282 could render it useless

By Karen Briere November 8, 2024

A Senate committee amendment to supply management protection bill Bill C-282 means it will be vulnerable to an opposition filibuster if it makes it back to the House of Commons.

Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump takes the stage to address supporters at his rally, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S., November 6, 2024. REUTERS/Brian Snyder/File Photo

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Trump victory puts spotlight on trade

U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, tariffs among policies subject to change under the Republicans

By Jonah Grignon November 7, 2024

Trump’s pledges to boost competitiveness and renegotiate the United States-Mexico- Canada Agreement (USMCA) as well as the potential to impose trade sanctions could spell difficulties for Canadian producers.

Markets

China set for record soybean imports in 2024 ahead of Trump’s inauguration

By Mei Mei Chu, Reuters November 7, 2024

China imported 8.09 million metric tons of soybeans in October with buyers rushing to stockpile before Donald Trump takes office early next year, as the world's top soybean buyer heads for its largest annual imports on record.

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U.S. farm producers brace for hit to exports to China in Trump administration

By Mei Mei Chu, Reuters November 7, 2024

Some U.S. agriculture producers are bracing for the prospect of a fresh trade war under U.S. President-elect Donald Trump again hitting exports of farm goods to China, but they said while any new tariffs would hurt, they felt better prepared.

Daily Network News

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U.S. livestock: Cattle, hogs end week on high note

U.S. grains: Soybeans bounce as Chinese demand assessed, wheat drops

Tag Archives U.S. election

Trump taps Jamieson Greer as US trade representative to ramp up tariff plans

Nestle plays down RFK Jr’s anti-packaged food rhetoric

Canada needs a strategic plan for agriculture and food trade, and it needs it now

U.S. biofuel policies expected to change under Trump

KAP weighs in on U.S. election

The Trump effect on grain markets

Senate amendment to Bill C-282 could render it useless

Trump victory puts spotlight on trade

China set for record soybean imports in 2024 ahead of Trump’s inauguration

U.S. farm producers brace for hit to exports to China in Trump administration

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