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Zero-Tariff Policy: A Potential Trade Revolution For Africa

Dr. Gideon Chitanga | Independent Online | 05/25/2026

Many African countries, including South Africa, may be feeling the pinch from the 10% tariff on goods exported to the USA. However, the zero-tariff policy, which kicked in on May 1,…

Farmers Look for Silver Linings As Reciprocal Tariffs Go Into Effect

Rhonda Brooks | AgWeb | 04/02/2025

On Wednesday afternoon, President Trump announced a series...

Student Spotlight: Wandsnider Discovers Interest in Ag Trade at WITA

Clayton Yeutter Institute | University of Nebraska–Lincoln | 08/12/2024

Meet Kate Wandsnide...

WTO’s 13th Ministerial: Any Good News for LDCs?

Asjadul Kibria | The Financial Express | 02/18/2024

As the 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) of the World T...

To Decouple, or To De-Risk? That Is The Question

Urban C. Lehner | DTN Progressive Farmer | 07/03/2023

As often happens in diplomacy, the communique the G7 leader...

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