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Supreme Court to Hear Trump Tariff Case This Fall
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to fast-track its review of President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging tariffs, with oral arguments set for the first week of November, according to reports from CNBC and Reuters. At stake are hundreds of billions of dollars in duties — including “reciprocal tariffs” of 10% to 50% on imports from countries such as Brazil, India, Canada, Mexico, and China. The U.S. Court of Appeals previously ruled that Trump exceeded presidential authority by imposing global tariffs without an expiration date under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The administration argues that the tariffs are legal and necessary, while opponents — including small businesses and several states — contend they usurp congressional authority and raise costs for consumers.
For agriculture, the debate is significant. Farm groups remember that China never fully lived up to its Phase One trade commitments, costing U.S. farmers export sales during the first Trump term. Critics argue that tariffs and retaliatory measures depressed commodity prices and shifted markets to South America. Supporters counter that tariffs are a needed tool to rebalance trade and protect U.S. producers against unfair practices, pointing to ongoing disputes over soybeans, rice, and livestock trade. A final ruling could determine whether tariffs remain a cornerstone of U.S. trade policy or whether Congress must reclaim the lead on trade decisions.
Farm-Level Takeaway: The Supreme Court’s decision will carry big consequences for farmers — either reinforcing tariffs as leverage in global markets or forcing a reset that could reopen questions about lost export demand and commodity prices.
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U.S.-India Trade Stalemate Leaves Agriculture in Spotlight
NASHVILLE, TN – Trade negotiations between the United States and India remain stalled, with agriculture at the center of the dispute. President Donald Trump recently highlighted the issue in comments about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, underscoring the lack of progress on a comprehensive trade deal. While both sides have made overtures toward cooperation, sticking points over farm products have blocked an agreement.
The U.S. seeks greater access for its farm goods, particularly dairy, poultry, and grains, into India’s highly protected market. New Delhi has resisted, citing the need to protect its vast population of smallholder farmers and cultural concerns surrounding dairy and poultry imports. At the same time, U.S. officials have criticized India’s farm subsidies and tariffs, especially on rice and wheat, as unfair trade barriers that distort global prices.
For U.S. farmers, the absence of a deal means lost opportunities in one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing food markets. Analysts warn that without progress, American producers may cede even more ground to competitors in South America and Australia, who have been expanding sales to India.
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Senators Move to Block EPA Biofuel Reallocation Plan
WASHINGTON, DC – A group of refinery-state senators, led by Mike Lee of Utah, has introduced legislation to block the Environmental Protection Agency from shifting renewable fuel obligations from small refineries to larger ones. The bill, called the Protect Consumers from Reallocation Costs Act of 2025, follows the EPA’s recent decision to clear more than 170 small refinery exemption requests dating back to 2016. Lawmakers from refinery-heavy states argue that forcing larger refineries to make up for the exempted gallons would drive up fuel prices and harm local refiners.
Farm and biofuel groups see it differently. The American Farm Bureau Federation, National Corn Growers Association, and biofuel industry leaders warn that failing to reallocate those gallons could undermine demand for corn-based ethanol, biodiesel, and sustainable aviation fuel. They argue that full reallocation is necessary to protect farm revenues and maintain the credibility of renewable fuel targets. The White House is reviewing EPA’s options, with a decision expected in the coming weeks.
Farm-Level Takeaway: The outcome of this debate could directly affect corn and soybean demand. Farmers should watch closely as reallocation decisions will shape biofuel blending levels, fuel markets, and farm revenues heading into 2026.
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Ag Groups Weigh In on MAHA Health Strategy
WASHINGTON, DC – The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission has released its Make Our Children Healthy Again Strategy, a broad plan with more than 120 initiatives aimed at tackling childhood chronic disease. Chaired by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the plan includes reforms to school nutrition, food labeling, pesticide approvals, soil health programs, and access to whole milk in schools. USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins emphasized the role of farmers and ranchers, highlighting regenerative agriculture pilots and commitments to healthier food production as part of the effort.
Agricultural groups welcomed the report’s attention to the role of farming in public health. The American Farm Bureau Federation praised its focus on U.S.-grown fruits, vegetables, meat, and dairy, while the National Milk Producers Federation pointed to renewed support for whole milk in schools. The Agricultural Retailers Association, the National Sorghum Producers, and the American Soybean Association all commended the recognition of precision agriculture and the EPA’s science-based crop protection approvals. However, ASA warned against mischaracterizing soybean oil. Farm leaders stressed the importance of keeping farmers engaged as the recommendations move toward implementation.
Farm-Level Takeaway: The MAHA report underscores agriculture’s role in national health policy. For producers, it could mean both opportunities—through expanded conservation, nutrition, and dairy initiatives—and new scrutiny on production practices tied to chronic disease.
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U.S. Ethanol Exports Decline While DDGS Demand Climbs
NASHVILLE, TN – U.S. ethanol exports reached 164.4 million gallons in July, down 5% from June but still 28% above a year earlier. The pullback came mainly from India, which slashed imports to just 0.5 million gallons after taking more than 24 million gallons in June. Canada led as the top buyer, up 4% to a ten-month high of 67.2 million gallons. The European Union rebounded 42% to 28.8 million, while the United Kingdom nearly doubled volumes to 21.1 million. Brazil returned with a six-month high of 9.2 million gallons, while Peru surged 65% to its strongest level in more than four years.
Cumulative year-to-date ethanol exports totaled 1.23 billion gallons, representing a 15% increase from 2024. Imports remained minimal, with just 121,000 gallons from Brazil and Canada in July.
Meanwhile, U.S. exports of dried distillers’ grains (DDGS) rose 15% to 1.06 million metric tons, driven by strong demand from South Korea, Vietnam, and the European Union.
Farm-Level Takeaway: Robust DDGS exports underscore steady feed demand abroad, but ethanol’s dependence on a small group of buyers highlights market volatility that corn producers must continue to monitor.
