Policy Update
EU to Trump: Don’t start a trade war | Trump team orders federal layoff plans within two weeks | USDA Outlook Forum highlights for U.S. crops, livestock
USDA Sec. Rollins scores big win as first tranche of paused funding released
USDA honoring existing contracts totaling around $20 million for EQIP, CSP, ACEP
Trump says trade deal with China possible | HPAI gameplan | EU, others seek to avoid U.S. trade war
Products treated with hazardous pesticides banned in EU may be prohibited
Launches large-scale egg export operation to U.S.
FDA deputy commissioner resigns | Call for temporary biofuel tax credit reinstatement faces hurdles
But U.S. sugar industry notes Brazil in 2024 was leading sugar exporter to U.S.
Rollins on key topics | USDA trying to rehire | Lutnick confirmed as Commerce Sec.
Decision follows agency’s implementation of a pre-clearance inspection and treatment protocol
President Trump expected to get proposals by end of week