China trade uncertainty worries U.S. meat industry | Updates on ag economic and disaster aid
Axios: White House to pull CDC director nomination | WOTUS rule rewrite | Federal layoff plans due today
Senate to vote on CR after House approves | Push to reinstate biodiesel blender credit | Inflation rate hits 2.8% in February, less than expected
Warns further tariff hikes on April 2 if Canada does not remove tariffs on U.S. dairy and other goods
House CR vote today | Update on economic, disaster aid | Bird flu questions | FDA announcements
China deflation | Japan seeks tariff relief | Trump on possible recession and tariffs | Change in U.S. bird flu policy
Trump’s overall economic, trade game plan
U.S. job growth slows in February amid federal layoffs
Experts warn new tariffs go against Chapter 98 of HTSUS and could undermine free trade principles, disrupt supply chains, and erode trust among North American partners
Temporary reprieve follows talks with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum amid trade tensions

Jim Wiesemeyer

Jim Wiesemeyer is well known to Pro Farmer Members for his long tenure as Washington Bureau Chief for Pro Farmer. Now with agricultural consulting firm Informa Economics, formerly Sparks Companies, Inc., he is still offering his expertise and insight on farm policy, trade policy and Washington politics as a consultant to Pro Farmer. His Inside Washington Today column on AgWeb.com is a must-read item to keep up with the latest in Washington developments.