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California sues Trump administration to block tariffs
Retaliatory tariffs could harm California’s agricultural exports, which totaled $23.6 billion in 2022, potentially costing thousands of jobs, according to the lawsuit.
April 17, 2025 09:17 AM
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Trump Suggests Farmers Could Petition to Keep Workers Without Legal Status
Although vague, Trump’s comments during his Cabinet meeting are the most detailed the administration has provided on the fate of farmworkers without legal status — who make up half the farm sector’s workforce — under his plan for mass deportations.
April 11, 2025 09:27 AM
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In sudden change of course, Trump lowers tariffs for most countries, raises them for China
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he would temporarily lower the duties he had just imposed on dozens of countries while further ramping up pressure on China.
April 09, 2025 04:19 PM
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Trump Delays Tariffs for Goods Covered Under Mexico, Canada Trade Deal
The exemption, which will expire on April 2, covers the two largest U.S. trading partners. Trump had earlier only mentioned an exemption for Mexico, but the amendment he signed to his order for 25% levies on imports, which went into effect on Tuesday, covers Canada as well.
March 06, 2025 02:33 PM
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China Hits U.S. Agriculture, Says It Won’t Be Bullied by Fresh Trump Tariffs
China retaliated swiftly on Tuesday with 10% to 15% retaliatory levies impacting $21 billion worth of U.S. agricultural and food products, moving the world’s top two economies a step closer toward an all-out trade war.
March 04, 2025 11:44 AM
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Trump vows March 4 tariffs for Mexico, Canada, extra 10% for China
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his proposed 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods will go into effect on March 4 and threatened an extra 10% duty on Chinese imports.
February 27, 2025 01:04 PM
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U.S. East and Gulf Coast dockworkers ratify new 6-year contract
The International Longshoremen’s Association and the United States Maritime Alliance said they will sign the agreement on March 11.
February 27, 2025 11:50 AM
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Robot Bees? Check Out This New Pollination Innovation
MIT scientists have developed robotic insects that could aid farming through artificial pollination.
January 27, 2025 12:56 PM
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Transportation
Second U.S. port strike averted as union, employers reach deal
Reuters reports that the union representing 45,000 dock workers on the U.S. East and Gulf Coasts and their employers reached a tentative deal on a new six-year contract.
January 09, 2025 07:47 AM
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U.S. port labor talks resume with spotlight on automation
The union and employers face a Jan. 15 deadline to avoid a second strike.
January 08, 2025 12:56 PM
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