The fourth round of renegotiation talks are happening this week as negotiators from the U.S., Canada, and Mexico seek to update the North American Free Trade Agreement.
The number of political appointees at the Department of Agriculture tripled on Tuesday. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue administered the oath of office to USDA’s two newest employees: Deputy Secretary Steve Censky and Trade undersecretary Ted McKinney.
Four nominees for EPA positions were before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee on Wednesday, and one was asked several questions about how he would implement the Renewable Fuel Standard.
The Department of Agriculture’s quarterly hogs and pigs report fell largely in line with trade estimates, leading to a minimal expected reaction in prices.