This Issue Includes:
ACC Challenges Peer Review of EPA's Draft Formaldehyde IRIS Assessment
Ag-FDA Appropriations Hits a Snag
New Merger Review Guidelines Released
Trade Gets Its Day at COP28
Let's Talk Frameworks
Changing Trade Relations with China
More Free Trade Agreements?
Biosecurity: Best Practices at the Farm
This issue includes:
Agriculture Takes the Spotlight on Capitol Hill
White House Sets Feed-Focused, Biotech Goals
Congress, Administration Submit Appropriations Requests
Ag Groups Urge Biden to Find Resolution at West Coast Ports
California AB 240
California SB 780
Colorado SB 191
Maryland SB 158
EU Proposal on Packaging Will Affect Us All
Bill Proposes to End China's Normal Trade Relations Status
USTR Ensures Ag is Part of IPEF Negotiations
House Republicans Highlight Need for Tariff Reductions
FAO Seeks Experts/Data on Feeding Practices
Apply Now for Liquid Feed Facility of the Year
Get the Most From Your AFIA Membership
In this issue:
AFIA's Message to FDA: Modernize Policy to Keep Pace With Animal Nutrition
Congress Returns, New Members Start to Organize
Another Rail Union Votes Down Agreement
Ag Groups Ask Congressional Leadership to Intervene on EPA Pesticide Tensions
US, EU Feed Industries Send Supply Chain Recommendations to Agriculture Secretary
White House Hones In on US Food, Ag Security
Biden Restarts Talks With Chinese President
US, Taiwan Officials Discuss Future Trade Opportunities
AFIA Webinar Will Explain How to Export Pet Food to Vietnam
AFIA, IFEEDER Share Feed Industry's Contributions to Sustainability Initiatives at Summit
IFIF Updates Feed Safety E-learning Training
Feed Equipment Industry Dives Into Sustainability
Mark Your Calendars for Year-End AFIA Legislative and Regulatory Webinar
Join Us at AFIA's FREE Feed Education Program
In this issue:
IFEEDER, WWF to Host Feed Sustainability Summit Next Week
Government Funding Needed Soon to Avoid Shutdown
Senators Introduce Bill to Prohibit Government Monitoring of Livestock Emissions
G7 Trade Ministers Call for WTO Reform
Chinese Ambassador Calls for Deeper Ties On Ag Technology
House Discusses U.S.-Taiwan Trade Initiative
AFIA Asks USTR to Ensure Kenya Supports Science-based Standards in Trade Discussions
AFIA Staff in Rome for International Feed Issues
AFIA Board Chair Mike Gauss on Why You Should Come to EMC
In this issue:
LFS Discusses Big Topics in Big Easy
McKalip Nomination Heads to Senate Floor
Congress Returns for Fall Activity
Colorado State Update
ICYMI: FDA to Host Listening Session on Label Claims
China Import Potential Not Fully Achieved
Congratulations to QLF for Winning Top Industry Award
Mark Your Calendars for Upcoming Member Webinars on Trade, Sustainability Issues
Help Young Leaders Get Started on the Right Foot Through IPPE Program
In this issue:
EPA Should Encourage Scientific Input, Not Shut It Out
Congress Is Getting It Done Before Clocking Out
Could Renewing TPA Close Gap on China Competition Bills?
Biden Proposes Gas, Diesel Tax Holiday
SEC Should Hold on Climate Disclosure Requirements
NRCS Feed Management Standard: Valuable Tool for Improving Livestock Efficiencies, Reducing Footprint
Reminder: "UNK" Option for FSVP Importers Ending Soon
USDA Works to Improve Supply Chain Bottlenecks at US Ports
WTO'S 12th Ministerial Included Agricultural Trade Discussions
US, Kenya Revisit Trade Talks
CBP Issues More Guidance on Uyghur Act
Latin American Agricultural Trade Pledge Released
Override of NIP Not to Threaten US-UK Trade Talks
US to Help Export Ukrainian Grain via Poland
AFIA Speaks on Key Policy Priorities on Agri-Pulse Open Mic
FII Module 2 is Now Open!
In this issue:
AFIA Welcomes New Leadership
Ukraine Supplemental Spending
Louisiana State Update
New York State Update
FDA Looking to Expand Authority During Investigations
Ag Groups Request EPA Formaldehyde IRIS Comment Period Extension
USDA Announces Additional Action on Competition in Agriculture
In the Works: Developing an Antimicrobial Drug Use Data Repository
Biden Names Initial Indo-Pacific Economic Framework?Members
China Section 301 Tariffs
WTO?Reiterates Commitment to Keeping Food & Ag Markets Free & Open
Congress Warns UK of Undermining Good Friday Agreement
Taiwan Restrictions on Porcine-origin Products
Calling All Members - Ensure We Hear You
Have New Employees? Get Them Up to Speed at FII
In this issue:
AFIA Board Highlights Industry Issues with US Lawmakers
Administration Announces New Crop Production Incentives
California State Update
Louisiana State Update
Oklahoma State Update
New York State Update
FDA Head Discusses Agency Priorities with AFIA Board
Senators Urge Market Access Commitments in Indo-Pacific Talks
AFIA Welcomes Nomination of Undersecretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs
US Pet Food is Poised to Expand in the China Market
AFIA Honors Animal Food Industry Champions
IFEEDER Board Working to Expand Industry Reach
Register Now for LFS
Don't Miss AFIA's Emails!
In this issue:
Farm Broadcasters Hear Feed Industry Concerns
Additional Ukraine Aid Sought
AFIA Members Assist Ingredient Appropriations Request
California State Update
Maine State Update
Formaldehyde Risk Assessment Proceeding
We Need Your Help Telling U.S. Feed's Story in China!
Biden Administration Will Soon Decide to Extend or End China Tariffs
AFIA Promoting US Pet Food on Vietnamese Social Media
White House Sets Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health
AFIA Thanks Members for Years of Loyalty, Membership
5 Reasons Not To Miss PCQI Training
In this issue:
Food Security Through Feed Resiliency
FDA Criticized for Not Prioritizing "Food"
House China Competition Bill Conferees Named
Louisiana State Update
Maine State Update
Maryland State Update
OSHA Launches National Emphasis Program to Protect Workers from Heat Hazards
Vilsack Optimistic About Biotech in Mexico
Russia, Belarus Permanent Normal Trade Relations Suspended, Energy and Oil Imports Banned
Indo-Pacific Talks Coming Soon
Rural Broadband Funding On the Way
IFEEDER on TV and Radio
AFIA PCQI Training Has Limited Capacity
Get Feed Industry Fundamentals With AFIA-KSU Modules
In this issue:
Battle at the Front: What Does The Russia-Ukraine War Mean for Your Business?
Senate Green Lights Ocean Shipping Bill
Senators Grill U.S. Trade Representative on Free Trade Agreements
Maine State Update
Maryland State Update
OSHA Brings Back Electronic Injury and Illness Recordkeeping Proposal
New APHIS Resource Tracks HPAI
APHIS Celebrates 50 Years
We Need Your Help Telling U.S. Feed's Story in China!
Webinar on Latest Developments in Budding Insect Industry
IFEEDER Examines Impact of GM-free Feed
Ad Council Releases Booster Shot PSAs
Recommend FII to Feed Industry Newcomers!
In this issue:
HPAI Strikes Commercial Operations in US
California State Update
Maryland State Update
Maine State Update
South Dakota State Update
USDA Issues Supply Chain Analysis
CISA Cautions Businesses on Increased Threat of Cyberattacks
Do You Export Animal-based Animal Feed or Pet Food? (Or Sell to a Customer That Exports?)
USTR Reports on China's WTO Compliance
Don't Miss Feed Sustainability Session at USDA Forum
Last Call to Register for PISC!
This issue includes:
OSHA Extends COVID-19 ETS Comment Deadline, No Word on Implementation Dates
H.R. 4996 to Receive Vote
Will the Federal Government Remain Open Past Friday?
USDA Climate Official Receives Senate Nod
AAFCO Mid-year Meeting Approaching
AFIA, Ag Partners, Offer Supply Chain Relief Recommendations to White House
USADEC Meeting Gives Ag Trade Insight
China Updates Facility Lists for US Feed Additives, Premix and Compound Feed Products
Mexico Needs to Reconfirm Commitment to Ag Biotech
AFIA Earns Two MarCom Awards
Pet Food Labeling: To Be Human Grade or Not Human Grade?
This issue includes:
Raising Our Voice on Feed Sustainability
Infrastructure Spending Bill Signed Into Law
What's Congress Doing?
Appeals Court Temporarily Halts OSHA's Employer Vaccine Mandate
AFIA Congratulates FDA Commissioner Nomination
CODEX, Antimicrobial Resistance Task Force Comes to a Close
Biden Initiates Dialogue With China
North American Leaders Meet
IFEEDER, Partners Collaborate to Reduce Methane Emissions in Dairy Operations
US Makes Climate Commitments at COP
Bookmark It: New Website Shares Supply Chain Disruption Stats
It's Time to Come Together for Animal Ag
Learn How Seasoned Industry Experts Kept Their Businesses Going Amid Disruptions
This issue includes:
Are You Prepared for the COVID-19 ETS?
House Passes Infrastructure Bill, Funding Broadband and Other Rural Projects
Washington State Update
Ports Getting Funding and Attention
U.S., China Leaders to Meet
AFIA Speaking at Sustainable Agriculture Summit
Animal Food Equipment Sector Prepares for Emerging Safety Challenges
Find Out How Federal Regulations Will Affect Pet Food in 2022
This issue includes:
Biden Aims to Relieve Pressure at Ports
Short-term Fix to Debt Limit Passes
FDA to Hold Food Safety Summit on E-Commerce
USDA Releases Climate Change Action Plan
Biden Administration Talks with China on Trade
Comments Sought on Section 301 Tariffs
Happening TODAY: AFIA President and CEO to Discuss Industry's Trade Priorities
Belstra Milling Advocates for Industry
Register for AFIA Webinars
Meet New Customers at IPPE
Online, On-Demand Feed Modules Offer Affordable Training
This issue includes:
AFIA Board Talks Policy Priorities, Current Issues
Government Funded Through Dec. 3
USDA's Vaccine Candidate Successful in Blocking Spread of ASF
FDA Commissioner Nomination Close
US Renews Trade Talks with China
AFIA Cohosts Webinar on Feed Industry Solutions to Reaching Net-zero GHG Emissions Targets
IFIF Releases 2020-21 Annual Report
Time Is Running Out to Apply to Integrator FFY Program
This issue includes:
"The People's Summit" Is Here
Lot of Talking, Not Much Action
Oregon State Update
ASF Confirmed in Haiti, AFIA to Hold Webinar Soon
AAFCO Calls for Industry to Weigh In on Hemp Products in Animal Food
OSHA Initiates Expanded Measures to Protect Workers from Hazards of Extreme Heat
APHIS's IRegs: Your Resource for Exporting Animal-Based Products
China Asks to Join CPTPP
China Extends Retaliatory Tariff Exclusions
Contact Your Representatives on Shipping, Port Issues
US-EU Feed Industries Welcome Global Methane Pledge
Beef and Dairy Production Could Achieve Climate Neutrality by 2050
IFIF Elects New Chair and Board of Directors for 2022-23
Vilsack Warns Ag Companies to Solidify Cybersecurity as Harvest Begins
Are You Addressing Food Safety and Biosecurity in Your Facility?
IPPE Booth Rates Increase Oct. 1
This issue includes:
New US-EU Pledge: Opportunity to Push Label Claims?
Government Funding Expires in 14 Days
Trouble at the Ports Persist
Congress Wrestles with the Reconciliation Package
Washington State Update
ASF Action Week Ends Friday
White House COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates: What Does This Mean For Your Business?
USDA Grants Available for Aquaculture Producers, Processors
FDA Announces "Winners" in Food Traceability Challenge
Agricultural Trade Back in the Spotlight
AFIA Talks US Animal Food Products with Vietnamese Businesses
US Considers Another Section 301 Investigation into Chinese Subsidies
Are You Ready for the UN Food Systems Summit Next Week?
Livestock Virtual Forum Seeks to Catalyze Action for Climate and Nutrition
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This issue includes:
Massive Infrastructure Bill Heads to Lower Chamber
AFIA Throws Support Behind Bill to Fix US Port Crisis
News from the AAFCO Annual Meeting
AAFCO Provides Free Access to Ingredient Definitions Chapter
FDA Announces Virtual Listening Session on Pet Food Oversight, Regulation
APHIS Clamps Down on Dog Imports Due to ASF Risks
AFIA Head Talks Chinese Trade Barriers
AFIA Member Ag ProVision Advocates the Need for Ag Labor Reform
IPPC Calls Climate Crisis "Code Red" for Humanity
LFS Hotel Block Closes Monday
This issue includes:
Putting a Price on the "True" Cost of Food or Pushing an Agenda?
Legislation Being Drafted on Export Container Issue
Industry Groups Urge Addressing Rail Competition
Trump-era Tariffs on China Still in Place, Nearing $100 Billion
Codex Supports IFIF's Work
New Protein PACT Launches, Needs Your Input!
FAO Releases Animal Nutrition Strategies to Reduce Antimicrobials in Animal Production
Join the Sustainability Member Interest Group
Commercial Dry Facilities ? Apply for FFY!
Want to Learn More at the PISC Suppliers Showcase?
Are You a Buyer of Ingredients? Have You Ever Attended PISC?
This issue includes:
Trade Promotion Authority Expires
AFIA Priority Included in Appropriations Markups
Webinar Updates Members on OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard and Updated Guidance
FDA Presents to AFIA Members on Exporting to China
Registration Now Open for AAFCO's Annual Meeting
Liquid Feed Facility of the Year Applications Close Tomorrow
Reserve a Private Meeting Room at PISC
This issue includes:
Appropriations Process Sheds Light on Feed Ingredient Regulatory Issues
Oregon State Update
Rhode Island State Update
U.S. Trade Representative Makes European Rounds
Liquid Feed Facilities ? Apply to FFY Now!
Learn More on Exporting to China on June 28
Celebrate Liquid Feed's Rich History
Get Feed Industry Fundamentals With AFIA-KSU Modules
This issue includes:
COVID-19 ETS Unveiled for Medical Community
House Committee Tackles Transportation Issues
Infrastructure Negotiations Continue
Delaware State Update
What's Next for FDA Inspections?
Administration Focuses on Critical Supply Chains
EEOC Updates FAQs on Employer Vaccination Policies
Protecting Your Business From Ransomware
What the World Would Look Like Without Agriculture Tariffs
Exporting or Interested in Exporting to China? Take Note!
AFIA's CEO Takes Stage at European Forum
New Communications Resources Available on UNFSS
Apply for the "Buyers to PISC" Scholarship
This issue includes:
Ingredient Issues Raised in House Committee
AFIA Board Members Advocate for the Industry
Louisiana State Update
FMCSA Extends Expanded Modified Emergency Declaration
USDA Releases 90-Day Progress Report on Climate-Smart Agriculture and Forestry
USMCA Leaders Meet
USTR Initiates Dispute Settlement Panel Under USMCA
China Eyes CPTPP
Brazilians Hear Value of US Animal Feed Additives
Liquid Feed Facilities ? Apply to FFY Now!
Sponsor the PISC Suppliers Showcase
Countdown: one day until Halloween and four days until the election. Not to get your hopes up that we might know exactly who will be elected on Nov. 3rd or 4th, but at least we can all rejoice that the political ads will stop and your mailbox will be a little less full of flyers in four days.
The American Feed Industry Association's International Trade Committee met virtually October 5-7. Chaired by Bradley Getsfred of AFB International, the committee had the opportunity to once again speak about the industry's trade priorities with key government staff.
As Election Day draws closer, the American Feed Industry Association's Executive Committee met with each presidential campaign to learn more about the candidates' priorities for agriculture. These two-way conversations served as a vital way for the AFIA leadership to share the animal food industry's policy priorities, planting the seed for the next administration to tackle them.
Aug. 14, 2020 marked six months since the implementation of the U.S.-China phase one agreement and a lot has happened in this short time. Even with the COVID-19 pandemic putting strain on government staff accessibility and capabilities early on, many of the commitments in the agreement have seen progress, if not full implementation. While the commitment for China to make agricultural purchases from the United States is of great importance, of greater significance is China's ability to make those purchases and to make them consistently, and not just once.
This week in Washington, congressional leaders continued to fight to keep their jam-packed legislative agenda moving amid a bevy of front-page news facing the nation. Topics making headlines this week include the impending presidential election, Washington's new fixation on the contents of former National Security Advisor John Bolton's newly released book, a resurgence of COVID-19 cases and a renewed focus on police reform legislation. All this conversation in the nation's capital has slowed down an already overwhelmed legislative calendar.
International trade is in the spotlight this week in regard to the coronavirus with several news reports circulating of a Chinese governmental agency asking U.S. and European-based suppliers of meat, poultry and fruit to sign declarations ensuring the safety of their exported products to China. It is unclear how many of these facilities have signed such a statement, certifying their products are free of COVID-19.
The American Feed Industry Association welcomes a new protocol, released this week by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), which paves the way for pet food manufacturers to expand access into the Chinese marketplace. APHIS created the protocol specifically for exporting U.S. pet food products to the Asian country, signaling a critical step forward in bringing the positive benefits of the U.S.-China phase one trade agreement to bear.
Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) cleared another barrier for trade between the United States and China by agreeing to regionalization protocols for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and Newcastle disease (ND). Regionalization allows for countries to recognize a specific area as free from a disease in the event a country experiences an outbreak such as with HPAI and ND. Regionalizing allows for trade and market access to continue safely while the animal disease is managed.
Today, the Food and Drug Administration issued a notice that outlines the process U.S. feed additive, premix and compound feed facilities need to take in order to be listed and approved for export to China.
Today, the Food and Drug Administration issued a notice that outlines the process U.S. feed additive, premix and compound feed facilities need to take in order to be listed and approved for export to China.
On Feb. 14, the Phase One Trade Agreement with China went into effect. Since then, the American Feed Industry Association has been tracking subsequent movement by China on meeting their commitments under the agreement. Below is a summary of what we know so far.
By all accounts, it has been a busy time in Washington. This week, we officially entered election season, President Donald Trump addressed Congress and the nation, we closed the chapter on impeachment and agricultural issues saw some solid progress.
Learn more about the phase one trade agreement with China. The U.S. animal food manufacturing industry faces a number of challenges in this market, including those which have restricted any new U.S. feed additive and premix products to be exported to China since 2011 and those which restrict U.S. feed products with ruminant-origin ingredients and a number of poultry-derived ingredients. This agreement directly addresses these constraints by streamlining and facilitating a facility registration process for feed additives, premixes and compound feed, as well as lifting the poultry and ruminant ban for animal food products.
Last week in Washington proved to be a busy one as the American Feed Industry Association saw success on two major policy priorities, the signing of a phase one trade agreement with China and the Senate's passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Both agreements are critically important tools of foreign market access for the U.S. animal food industry, but equally important is the momentum they bring toward finally getting things done in a Congress that has been frustratingly gridlocked.
The American Feed Industry Association (AFIA) commends and congratulates the administration on the signing of a historic phase one trade agreement with China. The U.S. animal food manufacturing industry faces a number of challenges in this market, including those which have restricted any new U.S. feed additive and premix products to be exported to China since 2011 and those which restrict U.S. feed products with ruminant-origin ingredients and a number of poultry-derived ingredients. This agreement directly addresses these constraints by streamlining and facilitating a facility registration process for feed additives, premixes and compound feed, as well as lifting the poultry and ruminant ban for animal food products. AFIA looks forward to working with industry and the appropriate U.S. government agencies to facilitate implementation.
Last week, the United States and China announced they had finally come to an agreement on a phase one trade agreement. While many of the details still remain under wraps, signs point to positive movement and progress for U.S. agriculture and the animal food industry.
The American Feed Industry Association has received clarification from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) that last week's announcement from China only includes poultry imports for human consumption and does not include other poultry products, such as those used in pet food.
The American Feed Industry Association is pleased with China's decision to resume imports of U.S. poultry and poultry products. China is a valuable market for the U.S. animal food industry ? for exports of feed, feed ingredients and value-added products such as meat and poultry. With China resuming imports of poultry and poultry ingredients, we will see more feed and feed ingredients used by the U.S. poultry industry.
Chinese importers have made deals to purchase 256,000 metric tons of U.S. soybeans for the 2019-20 marketing year, with more deals expected in the coming weeks.
The month of August further proved that a resolution to the tariff war between the U.S. and China is far from over. With the volatile state of affairs, the U.S. feed industry is unclear about where things stand and if any progress can be made to resolve the longstanding regulatory roadblocks that have inhibited the export of feed and pet food products into the Asian country.
While the month of June ended on a somewhat hopeful note in regard to the ongoing tariff war with China with promises for the two countries to return to the negotiating table and threats of increased tariffs being suspended, in the last week, a number of developments have occurred that have brought the two countries once again at loggerheads.
On Wednesday, the White House announced that U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will travel to Shanghai next week "to continue negotiations aimed at improving the trade relationship between the United States and China."
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Japan late last month at the G-20 Summit and agreed to resume discussions on a potential trade solution between the two countries.
The American Feed Industry Association's International Trade Committee met on May 14 in conjunction with the Purchasing and Ingredient Suppliers Conference in Orlando, Fla.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) recently published a Federal Register notice proposing a new list of imported products from China to increase tariffs on by an additional 25%. The American Feed Industry Association is seeking input from members on this action and any other aspects of the proposed tariffs by close of business Friday, June 7.
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) recently published a Federal Register notice proposing a new list of imported products from China to increase tariffs on by an additional 25%. The American Feed Industry Association is seeking input from members on this action and any other aspect of the proposed tariffs by close of business Friday, June 7.
The most recent round of negotiations between the U.S. and China concluded last Friday with no indication of when a resolution on tariffs on billions of dollars-worth of goods would be removed. In fact, quite the opposite has happened regarding tariffs between the U.S. and China in the last two weeks.
While a comprehensive agreement to end the trade war between the U.S. and China may not be produced this week, significant progress on resolving two major sticking points is generally expected: tariffs and an enforcement mechanism to ensure the Chinese live up to its promises in a pact.
Wheat growers were thrilled to receive the news that Brazil will establish a 750,000-ton quota for tariff-free wheat imports. The celebration comes as farmers, who have lost export sales after President Donald Trump pulled out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership and slapped duties on major trading partners, prompting retaliation against U.S. farm goods, have dealt with their fair share of headaches.
On Tuesday, President Donald Trump delivered his second State of the Union address, his first time to a divided Congress. Trump appealed to Congress and the nation for unity and bipartisanship, while pressing his case for new trade agreements, a desperately needed infrastructure package and better border security.
Beijing is under growing pressure to deliver something substantial to the U.S. on improving trade relations, when a high-level Chinese delegation travels to Washington next week. The visit by Chinese Vice Premier Liu He could be a major turning point ahead of the March 1 deadline for reaching a deal.
Earlier this week, U.S. and Chinese trade officials wrapped up the latest round of in-person negotiations in Beijing. This came after extending the negotiations to a third day of discussions, indicating that some progress is being made on issues of great importance.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture reported yesterday that China purchased 1.13 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans this week, the ninth-largest daily sale of U.S. soybeans. All indications point toward the U.S. and China finally beginning to work on trade negotiations.
There's a "good possibility" the U.S. and China could reach a deal to end their ongoing trade disputes this week when President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet for dinner at the G20 summit, National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow said yesterday.
On Monday evening, President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on an additional $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, intensifying the trade war that has already stung many farmers and ranchers who face retaliatory tariffs on their agricultural products.
Given the current tariff developments between the United States and China, working level interactions between the two governments have become strained. With that, the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC) is not likely to conduct its systems-based audit of the feed additive and premix industry this year.
On July 17, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published a Federal Register notice requesting input on the United States' latest proposed list of Chinese products, valued at $200 billion,that could be subject to an additional 10 percent tariff.
In response to its investigation into China's unfair trading practices, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) in July imposed its first set of tariffs on $34 billion worth of Chinese products. In retaliation, China simultaneously imposed a 25 percent additional tariff on a number of U.S. products, including pet food.
On Tuesday evening, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said it was ready to tack on 10 percent tariffs to another $200 billion-worth of Chinese imports. There are a number of products on this list that may pose a concern for those that import certain feed ingredients from China. The American Feed Industry Association will be commenting on the proposed tariff list and asks members to provide input by July 17 on which proposed products on the list are of concern and to what extent.
At an event this week, Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue told farmers that he realizes their concerns about taking China on in a trade war, but also that the Donald Trump administration needed to follow through with its plans in the country's best interest.
President Donald Trump announced Friday he will move forward with 25 percent tariffs on Chinese technology imports worth roughly $50 billion. The move ramps up trade tensions between the two countries, especially as Chinese government officials have indicated that the country will respond in kind to the American tariffs.
This week, China said it would impose a 25-percent tariff on $50 billion worth of American exports, including many of America's most dominant agricultural commodities, such as soybeans, wheat, corn, beef and orange juice.
China's move to slap a 179 percent tariff on U.S. sorghum imports, the latest action in the escalating trade threats between the two countries, could threaten sorghum-producing states such as Kansas and Texas, which sent about $957 million worth of sorghum shipments to Beijing last year. While President Donald Trump has targeted China's trading practices, sorghum serves as a bright spot in the U.S.-China trade gap with a trade surplus.
Since 2015, the American Feed Industry Association has been working with the U.S. government to expand access for the feed additives and premix segment and the resulting requirements for export to China. On March 1, China's General Administration for Quality Supervision and Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ), which oversees the country's program for importing and exporting products, published a list of traditionally traded products, clarifying some of the ambiguity around the products that are permitted for import into the country.
Commodity, producer groups and other industry stakeholders spoke out this week pleading for the White House to dial back its trade war with China in hopes of preserving access to this growing Asian marketplace.