Trans-Pacific Partnership

Radical ideology rarely has anything of value to offer businesspeople. So the first few days of President Donald Trump’s administration have rattled the agriculture industry in Arkansas. read more >

The U.S. trade deficit increased to the highest point in 10 months, driven up by a big rise in imports of oil and Chinese-made computers, cell phones and clothing. read more >

Republican U.S. Sen. John Boozman says he wants to see changes made to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, expressing concerns about the trade deal days after his Democratic challenger announced his opposition. read more >

Ambassador Darci Vetter, who speaks at this weeks' Farm Policy Summit, talks about the Trans-Pacific Partnership and how she thinks it will benefit Arkansas. read more >

Arkansas agriculture is a $20 billion industry and 30 percent of the state’s commodities are exported, according to Randy Veach, president of the Arkansas Farm Bureau. Veach spoke about trade issues and Arkansas’ international relations during a session at the organization’s 81st annual meeting, which is taking place through Friday in Little Rock. read more >

Congress faces an important choice in the months ahead as it considers a bill to renew Trade Promotion Authority. TPA is vital because economic growth and job creation at home depend on our ability to sell American goods and services to the 95 percent of the world’s customers living outside the United States. read more >

There is nothing simple about international trade agreements, and Arkansas farmers, ranchers and loggers have found themselves caught in the middle of tense talks as U.S. officials try to finalize a huge deal in Asia. read more >