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Mexico is self-sufficient in white corn, used to make the country’s staple tortilla, but imports genetically-modified yellow corn from the United States which is used largely to feed livestock.
Tariffs, while disruptive, are often used as leverage in trade disputes and contribute to market volatility.
Trump’s plans to roll out blanket import tariffs could slam the door on imported vegetable oil supplies, which renewable energy analysts said could in turn lure the U.S. crush industry to revive lagging plans to build new plants and expand capacity.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has called for Canada to negotiate a bilateral trade agreement with the U.S. unless Mexico aligns with North American partners on tariffs for Chinese imports.
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) wins Majority Leader race. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) was eliminated on the first ballot. And Thune beat Sen. John Cornyn (R-Tex.) 29-24 on the second ballot.
Trump stated that Zeldin would “ensure fair and swift deregulatory decisions” to “unleash the power of American businesses.” The administration aims to maintain “the highest environmental standards, including the cleanest air and water on the planet” while pursuing deregulation.
Jerry Gulke, president of the Gulke Group, says the election might have brought about a paradigm shift in the approach to agricultural policies.
Financial Times reports say President-elect Donald Trump has asked Robert Lightizer to return as U.S. trade representative.
One of the biggest anticipated changes that could impact farms across the U.S. is the possible change to the tax policy under a second Trump administration.
Scott Varilek with Kooima Kooima Varilek says grains are mixed ahead of the WASDE and despite more flash export sales. Cattle futures are under pressure with Choice boxes down over $6 and light cash at $188, also down from last week.