With news of a tentative trade deal between the U.S. and China, Iowa U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley says he welcomes progress -- but with a healthy amount of caution. Grassley, a Republican, says the initial information that's being released on the accord "gives me hope, at least some hope" that the … [Read more...]
ISU economist says China trade talk is a positive
Members of Iowa agriculture sector are finding hope in the tentative trade deal announced between the United States and China. President Donald Trump says China has agreed to buy between 40 and 50 billion dollars in U.S. agriculture products, if the deal goes through. Iowa State University … [Read more...]
Senator Grassley remains optimistic USMCA will get passed
Both of Iowa's U.S. Senators will be joining Vice President Mike Pence at an event in central Iowa this afternoon to tout the benefits of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. Senator Chuck Grassley says the timeline in Congress for the trade deal is still loose but he's optimistic it's gaining … [Read more...]
Creighton survey shows a slowdown in manufacturing economy
Prolonged trade wars and a continued shortage of qualified workers are two key factors in the weakening Midwestern economy, according to a survey of supply managers in Iowa and eight other states. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says the business conditions index sank for the fifth time … [Read more...]
Senator Grassley: proposed Japanese deal will help in other trade issues
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is applauding the tentative trade deal reached between the U.S. and Japan, calling it a very "welcome development." Grassley says, "It arrives at a time when farmers are hurting, in need of new market access opportunities and a chance to compete on a level playing … [Read more...]
Branstad talks trade war at Iowa State Fair
The U.S. Ambassador to China talked trade as he visited the Iowa State Fair over the weekend. Former Iowa Governor Terry Branstad says the escalating trade troubles between the U.S. and China are top-of-mind for many people, from politicians to ag producers. Ambassador Branstad was asked how long … [Read more...]
Senator Grassley holding hearing on Mexico-Canada trade agreement
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is chairing a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee this morning to discuss the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer is scheduled to testify. Grassley, a Republican, is anxious for the replacement treaty for the North … [Read more...]
Iowa sinks again in Creighton economic survey
Severe weather and trade troubles are at the root of an economic slowdown in Iowa and eight other states according to a monthly survey of Midwestern business leaders. Creighton University economist Ernie Goss says Iowa's economy sank further below "growth neutral" for the second month in a row, … [Read more...]
Soybean Association president says producers need help in wake of tariffs
Many Iowa soybean growers are frustrated by the escalation of the trade war between the U.S. and China. Lindsay Greiner, president of the Iowa Soybean Association, says he was optimistic a deal would be reached but then President Trump announced tariffs on $200 billion in Chinese goods and China … [Read more...]
Senator Grassley disappointed to see China trade war continue
America's trade war with China is escalating and Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says farmers will be among the first to feel the effects. After President Trump raised tariffs last week on some $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, China retaliated Monday with $60 billion in new tariffs on U.S. … [Read more...]