en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Trump administration strictly kept the preparation details of the president's visit to China confidential. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer expressed hope to secure new agricultural commitments during his visit to China in May, but the agricultural sector remains unaware of these commitments. One attendee told Agri-Pulse: "I have never heard anything more than, 'Our goal is at the political level, the highest level, aimed at creating stability.'"
Regarding E15 legislation, the American Petroleum Institute has teamed up with agricultural groups to push for year-round sales of higher-ethanol blended fuel. Illinois Democratic Representative Nikki Budzinski expressed "strong optimism" and stated, "Compared with previous legislation, we have made some adjustments for small refineries." The bill could be attached to the House farm bill, which may come to a vote as early as next week, but the issue of small refinery exemptions remains controversial.
A study commissioned by North Dakota Republican Senator John Hoeven shows that over-quota sugar imports have increased by more than 700%, causing domestic prices to drop by 5 to 8 cents per pound. The report indicates that without tariff adjustments, the price impact will persist. The administration is weighing whether to initiate a trade investigation.
The Senate Finance Committee delayed a hearing with Greer. EU Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is in Washington discussing cooperation on critical minerals. Agriculture Secretary Rollins announced disaster assistance reforms in Missouri. The American Farm Bureau Federation is calling on Congress to hold hearings on fertilizers, as approximately one-third of the world's fertilizers are transported via the Strait of Hormuz. The agriculture budget bill has passed a House subcommittee and will be submitted for consideration by the full committee on April 28.
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