Policy Update
Trump on China | Koch | Trump & Harris tax proposals | U.S. farm income | CR | Ukraine caps wheat exports
Calls for focus on domestic manufacturing to support U.S. economic stability and ag leadership
Judge blocks rule allowing H-2A workers to unionize in 17 states
U.S./China officials to meet in Beijing to ease tensions | USDA boosts grocery price outlook
Canada rail situation | Sizing up Harris’ campaign | Inflation watch | Federal court to hear FTC’s case against Kroger/Albertsons merger
Teamsters Canada Rail Conference challenges forced arbitration after lockout by CN and CPKC
Powell emphasizes data-driven approach as inflation nears target and labor market steadies; focus remains on avoiding recession while supporting employment
Canadian government orders end to 17-hour work stoppage at country’s two main railroads
Decision to move to binding arbitration met with opposition from the New Democratic Party, which traditionally supports unions
Canada strike: Major economic/sector impacts in Canada and U.S.