A United Bid for the World Cup and Economic Opportunity
Maybe we can get along after all. That was my first thought after hearing the welcome news that the United States, Canada, and Mexico will co-host the World ...
Trade
Delaying a Trade War “Bullet”
Talk ain’t cheap. Just this week, the trade talks between the United States and China have taken a turn in a positive direction, boosting the value of my cro...
Brexit Proofing for the Future
We share a language. We share a history. We share business practices and accounting systems. There is a common bond between our countries and a genuine special ...
The Economic Bullets Are Real For Farmers In Trade War With China
The talking is over. Now we’re fighting a real trade war—and here on my farm in Iowa, I’m on the front line. The dispute between the United States and China ...
A Tale of Two Tariffs
President Trump’s new tariffs on steel and aluminum will hurt my farm. That much was true when President Trump signed the documents to impose a 25-percent ta...
A United Call to Improve and Complete NAFTA – Now
We come from three different countries and our farms are quite different, but we also speak with one voice: Farmers need NAFTA. This week, as trade diplomats...
All Eyes on South Korea
The world will look to South Korea this month as speed skaters, ski jumpers, and bobsled teams fight for gold, silver, and bronze in the 2018 Winter Olympic Gam...
Let’s Get Trade Back on Fast Track
Nearly everybody’s weighing in on the fate of our vital trade agreement with Canada and Mexico- NAFTA. However, if you think America’s most important trading pr...
NAFTA is our Lifeline
“NAFTA is a bad joke,” wrote President Trump last week on Twitter. For me and countless other farmers, however, the possible death of NAFTA is no laughing ma...
The Benefits of NAFTA are in the Present
Farmers are mostly pleased with President Trump’s first year—but we’re also worried about what comes next. Our general approval was on display last week, whe...