WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 21, 2025 – The White House announced a United States-European Union Framework on an Agreement on Reciprocal, Fair, and Balanced Trade. The administration stated the Framework Agreement aims to resolve trade imbalances and maximize the U.S. and EU’s combined economic power in an ongoing process to improve market access and increase the…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: District court upholds air reporting exemptions; NPPC weighs in on upcoming MAHA strategy; Senate confirms Lindberg for top USDA trade job; USDA updates NPPC on efforts to deal with feral swine; U.S., EU reach agreement as tariffs are raised on Canadian exports; and Capital Update on modified…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: NPPC testifies on impacts of California Proposition 12, Rep. Hinson introduces Prop. 12 fix; U.S. gets trade deals with Indonesia, Japan, Philippines, Vietnam; Hoskins, Hutchins USDA nominations advance; and Capital Update on modified schedule during congressional recess. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: Senate bill funds USDA agencies important to animal agriculture; USTR’s Callahan nominated for chief ag negotiator job; hearing examined role of lab network in protecting agriculture; NPPC supports legislation to boost farmers’ mental health; NPPC highlights policy priorities at 2025 National Pork Industry Conference; and House to…
WASHINGTON, D.C., July 17, 2025 —President Trump today nominated Julie Callahan to be the chief agricultural negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, a move lauded by the U.S. pork industry. Speaking on behalf of America’s 60,000+ pork producers, NPPC CEO Bryan Humphreys released the following statement. “America’s pork producers congratulate and look forward…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s weekly recap: Trump administration sues California over farm production mandates; One Big, Beautiful Bill becomes law; business groups weigh in on investigation into Mexican tomato imports; NPPC wants Nigeria, South Africa removed from trade program; North American pork groups meet to discuss common interests; farm groups want USTR chief…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: House committee approves bill to update, reform CWA; NPPC, other ag groups voice support for Senate tax package; potential reforms to H-2A Visa program coming; and Rep. Finstad recognizes Stevermer’s term as NPPC president. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update Here! House…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: more U.S. pork plants approved to export to China; Senate introduces its version of ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill’ Act; Brashears nominated to be USDA Under Secretary for Food Safety; and agriculture groups want U.S. funding for WTO to continue. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: NPPC applauds animal health legislation in House, Senate; House funding bill includes provisions beneficial to producers; Senate confirms Vaden as USDA deputy secretary; Agriculture secretary questioned on Prop. 12, MAHA, animal disease research; ag groups urge State Department to keep agricultural offices; and NPPC hires staff…
In the National Pork Producers Council’s (NPPC) weekly recap: WOAH adopts international standard for ASF vaccines; groups ask White House to support International Ag Institute; and NPPC’s 37th annual World Pork Expo a big success. Take a deeper dive below. Listen to the Capital Update! WOAH Adopts International Standard for ASF Vaccines Groups Ask White…
