This Week at NPPC: Trade Moves, Prop 12 Push, and Industry Highlights

In this week’s NPPC update:

• U.S. and China move toward resolving long-standing trade tensions.

• Pork producers press lawmakers to fix California’s Prop 12.

• Agriculture groups urge caution on changes to USMCA.

• Mindy Brashears advances toward USDA Under Secretary confirmation.

• NPPC’s Dr. Jeremy Pittman honored in the Virginia Livestock Hall of Fame.

• Applications open for new pork industry scholarships.

 U.S. & China Move Toward Trade Resolution

After months of advocacy from agriculture groups, the Trump administration and China have agreed to lower tariffs and resume talks toward a broader trade deal.
China suspended tariffs of up to 15% on some U.S. agricultural imports, including pork. 

“In a win for U.S. agriculture, China has suspended its retaliatory tariffs,” said NPPC President Duane Stateler.

China ranked No. 3 for U.S. pork value in 2024, totaling $1.1 billion in exports.