Following his address to the
American Farm Bureau Federation earlier this week, President Donald Trump
cautioned farmers and ranchers: “Don’t get nervous” regarding his efforts to
renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement. He made the comments
during an interview with RFD-TV. In a separate interview with Agri-Pulse, Trump
said: "I'm negotiating tough for the farmers." Trump says he thinks
the new NAFTA agreement will "come out very well for the farmer."
However, the President did not promise to not withdraw from the agreement. And,
while NAFTA was top of mind for AFBF members, Trump Monday spared but one-line
of his speech to the trade agreement, opting to focus on tax reform and
regulatory relief. The next round of NAFTA negotiations is set to begin later
this month in Canada. AFBF officials believe agriculture issues could be a
topic in the next round of negotiations, but stress automobile-related issues
are the main drivers for the renegotiation effort.
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