Agricultural Trade

Agricultural Trade

Agricultural retailers and distributors play a vital role in the success of the nation's food security. Their farmer customers produce goods for global markets and seek free and fair trade with foreign countries.

ARA Celebrates President Trump's Signing of USMCA Today

Jan 29, 2020

ARA celebrates President Trump for signing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement.

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AgPro Radio Podcast: Update Direct From DC

Jan 17, 2020

Hear about progress on two trade fronts and 2018 Farm Bill implementation from ARA's Hunter Carpenter in this episode of the AgPro Radio podcast.

ARA Applauds Final Passage of USMCA

Jan 16, 2020

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) applauds today’s final passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement in support of the agreement.

ARA Applauds Administration, USTR on Phase One Trade Agreement with China

Jan 15, 2020

ARA Board of Directors Chairman Rod Wells of GROWMARK attended the signing of the much-anticipated Phase One trade agreement between the United States and China. ARA President and CEO Daren Coppock released the following statement in support of the agreement.

AgPro Radio Podcast: What to Expect From DC in 2020

Jan 08, 2020

Hear about what's next in 2020 from ARA's Richard Gupton as he gives four timely updates on trade, surface transportation and policy engagement in this episode of the AgPro Radio podcast.

ARA Applauds House Passage of USMCA

Dec 19, 2019

The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) applauds the House passage of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) announced Dec. 19 because it will advance two of the most important markets for American farmers and agribusinesses.

ARA URGES CONGRESS TO PASS USMCA AND PRAISES JAPAN TRADE DEAL

Sep 26, 2019

The passage of USMCA will strengthen trade relationships with our North American neighbors and serve as a huge boost to a staggering farm industry.

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION LIFTS TARIFFS, ARA URGES RATIFICATION OF USMCA

May 17, 2018

On May 17, the Trump administration announced that a deal was reached to lift tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada and Mexico, moving one step closer to ratifying the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).