measures – Ad Astra Radio | Your Hometown Radio Stations & Local News Source

USTR says tariff measures needed to address trade deficit

Tuesday, April 8

The U.S. Trade Representative says drastic measures are needed to improve the country’s growing trade deficit. Jamieson Greer testified before the U.S. Senate Finance Committee this morning. “This national emergency declaration and tariff action is the most significant change in U.S. trade policy since... Read More.

China targets ag equipment in retaliatory measures

Tuesday, February 4

China is planning to implement new tariffs on agricultural equipment next week as part of its retaliation to new U.S. duties. Chinese leaders say President Trump’s tariffs violate World Trade Organization rules and they will be challenging them. On Tuesday, the country also announced... Read More.

U.S. House Agriculture Leaders Discuss Anti-hunger Measures in Upcoming Farm Bill

Thursday, January 19

By Ariana Figueroa, Kansas Reflector WASHINGTON — The new Republican chairman of the U.S. House Agriculture Committee and a top Democrat on the panel on Wednesday laid out anti-hunger initiatives Congress could tackle in the upcoming farm bill.During a panel discussion, Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson... Read More.