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International Trade Education Squad (ITES) of the Brooklyn Park Slope Food Coop. Educating members about international trade deals.
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President Trump started the process yesterday of withdrawing the United States from 66 international organizations, including 30 United Nations and other global bodies dedicated to fighting climate change and eradicating poverty and violence.
January 8, 2026 at 6:16 PM
President Trump started the process yesterday of withdrawing the United States from 66 international organizations, including 30 United Nations and other global bodies dedicated to fighting climate change and eradicating poverty and violence.
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Read up on USMCA and surveillance capitalism. We need to protect our data to protect our lives.
Read up on USMCA and surveillance capitalism. We need to protect our data to protect our lives.
No sovereignty without digital sovereignty - CCPA
The digital sphere is one of the most key components of sovereignty in the 21st century.
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January 8, 2026 at 9:44 PM
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Read up on USMCA and surveillance capitalism. We need to protect our data to protect our lives.
Read up on USMCA and surveillance capitalism. We need to protect our data to protect our lives.
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New from @ccpa-tirp.bsky.social: A look at possible scenarios for what the next year looks like in Canada-U.S. trade relations, where the field of possibilities is wide open and unpredictable. By Stuart Trew #CanadaUSTradeWar
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Countdown to the CUSMA review - CCPA
There goes the neighbourhood. I’m talking about the Western Hemisphere, America’s “backyard” in the now fully operational Donroe Doctrine. Canada-U.S. relations, a constant preoccupation of public deb...
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January 8, 2026 at 8:03 PM
New from @ccpa-tirp.bsky.social: A look at possible scenarios for what the next year looks like in Canada-U.S. trade relations, where the field of possibilities is wide open and unpredictable. By Stuart Trew #CanadaUSTradeWar
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The cycle of farmer bailouts is accelerating, with USDA's $15 billion in so-called bridge payments the latest. Neither Trump Admn or Congress want to address market problems, where farmers pay input suppliers more, and receive less from buyers. investigatemidwest.org/2025/12/29/t...
The gap between farm costs and prices received hits a decade high - Investigate Midwest
U.S. farmers are facing one of the widest gaps in a decade between what they pay to produce food and what they earn from selling it. New USDA data released on Dec. 15 show that by October 2025, the pr...
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January 5, 2026 at 10:45 PM
The cycle of farmer bailouts is accelerating, with USDA's $15 billion in so-called bridge payments the latest. Neither Trump Admn or Congress want to address market problems, where farmers pay input suppliers more, and receive less from buyers. investigatemidwest.org/2025/12/29/t...
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/b...
“...tariffs are much lower than what were announced ... effects have not been... as feared,” said Gita Gopinath, an economist and former managing director of the IMF.
“...tariffs are much lower than what were announced ... effects have not been... as feared,” said Gita Gopinath, an economist and former managing director of the IMF.
Why Haven’t Trump’s Tariffs Had a Bigger Impact?
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January 3, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/03/b...
“...tariffs are much lower than what were announced ... effects have not been... as feared,” said Gita Gopinath, an economist and former managing director of the IMF.
“...tariffs are much lower than what were announced ... effects have not been... as feared,” said Gita Gopinath, an economist and former managing director of the IMF.
USMCA in Review: 3 changes we want to see for more just, transparent trade policy | IATP www.iatp.org/usmca-review...
We need Country of Origin Labeling as other countries have, the ability to seed save, and reduce US ag commodity overproduction to raise prices to local farmers and reduce waste.
We need Country of Origin Labeling as other countries have, the ability to seed save, and reduce US ag commodity overproduction to raise prices to local farmers and reduce waste.
USMCA in Review: 3 changes we want to see for more just, transparent trade policy
This week, IATP testified in hearings convened by the office of the U.S. Trade Representative on what should be addressed in the formal review of the U.S.-Mexico Canada Agreement (USMCA). The hearing ...
www.iatp.org
December 30, 2025 at 3:57 PM
USMCA in Review: 3 changes we want to see for more just, transparent trade policy | IATP www.iatp.org/usmca-review...
We need Country of Origin Labeling as other countries have, the ability to seed save, and reduce US ag commodity overproduction to raise prices to local farmers and reduce waste.
We need Country of Origin Labeling as other countries have, the ability to seed save, and reduce US ag commodity overproduction to raise prices to local farmers and reduce waste.
The Big Business Push to Resurrect NAFTAs Corporate Courts www.citizen.org/article/the-...
Under Trump's USMCA the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) system was entirely ended between the US and Canada, and narrowed with Mexico. Now corporate lobbyists are trying push back.
Under Trump's USMCA the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) system was entirely ended between the US and Canada, and narrowed with Mexico. Now corporate lobbyists are trying push back.
The Big Business Push to Resurrect NAFTA's Corporate Courts - Public Citizen
As the mandatory six-year review of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) commences, some of the most powerful corporations in the United…
www.citizen.org
December 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
The Big Business Push to Resurrect NAFTAs Corporate Courts www.citizen.org/article/the-...
Under Trump's USMCA the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) system was entirely ended between the US and Canada, and narrowed with Mexico. Now corporate lobbyists are trying push back.
Under Trump's USMCA the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) system was entirely ended between the US and Canada, and narrowed with Mexico. Now corporate lobbyists are trying push back.
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Costco joins with other multinationals seeking tariff refunds saying only Congress, can impose tariffs. They say those that have paid IEEPA duties are not guaranteed a refund for illegal tariffs without their own judgment and judicial relief.
Costco joins with other multinationals seeking tariff refunds saying only Congress, can impose tariffs. They say those that have paid IEEPA duties are not guaranteed a refund for illegal tariffs without their own judgment and judicial relief.
Costco seeks 'full refund' for tariffs in new lawsuit against Trump administration
President Donald Trump imposed a flurry of tariffs earlier this year.
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December 9, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Costco joins with other multinationals seeking tariff refunds saying only Congress, can impose tariffs. They say those that have paid IEEPA duties are not guaranteed a refund for illegal tariffs without their own judgment and judicial relief.
Costco joins with other multinationals seeking tariff refunds saying only Congress, can impose tariffs. They say those that have paid IEEPA duties are not guaranteed a refund for illegal tariffs without their own judgment and judicial relief.
Feeding Climate Change: A scoring of major meat and dairy companies’ climate-related risk and emissions reporting | IATP www.iatp.org/feeding-clim... Full List
Many of these companies are multinational corporations. Do you invest in any of them? Check it out.
Many of these companies are multinational corporations. Do you invest in any of them? Check it out.
Feeding Climate Change: A scoring of major meat and dairy companies’ climate-related risk and emissions reporting
In this report, IATP introduces the Meat and Dairy Climate Reporting Scorecard, which confirms that the world’s major meat and dairy companies are falling short on transparent and reliable reporting o...
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December 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Feeding Climate Change: A scoring of major meat and dairy companies’ climate-related risk and emissions reporting | IATP www.iatp.org/feeding-clim... Full List
Many of these companies are multinational corporations. Do you invest in any of them? Check it out.
Many of these companies are multinational corporations. Do you invest in any of them? Check it out.
Is the deal with China an agreement or a handshake? | IATP www.iatp.org/china-trade-...
Can our US farmers plan next year's plantings with so much uncertainty? Can they trust a Xi-Trump handshake?
Can our US farmers plan next year's plantings with so much uncertainty? Can they trust a Xi-Trump handshake?
Is the deal with China an agreement or a handshake?
Earlier this month, the Trump administration announced a deal with China that would open up trade on precious minerals, lower tariffs, and increase agricultural purchases.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Is the deal with China an agreement or a handshake? | IATP www.iatp.org/china-trade-...
Can our US farmers plan next year's plantings with so much uncertainty? Can they trust a Xi-Trump handshake?
Can our US farmers plan next year's plantings with so much uncertainty? Can they trust a Xi-Trump handshake?
Great analysis of the consequences digital trade/ information flows and how it effects us as digital consumers.
Trump’s Silicon Valley alliance signals a reshaped digital political economy — using tariffs and regulation to pressure foreign digital sovereignty and reinforce a U.S.-led digital order. www.tni.org/en/article/b...
Beyond Tariffs | Transnational Institute
Trump’s consolidation with Silicon Valley signals a reconfiguration of digital political economy, where U.S. trade policy, technological dominance, and data governance converge—deploying tariffs and r...
www.tni.org
November 28, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Great analysis of the consequences digital trade/ information flows and how it effects us as digital consumers.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/w...
Trump tariffs tiff with Canada steel and lumber sparks protectionism. This as Trump’s USMCA is under review.
Trump tariffs tiff with Canada steel and lumber sparks protectionism. This as Trump’s USMCA is under review.
As Hopes for a Trade Deal With Trump Vanish, Canada Tackles Tariff Fallout
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November 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Trump tariffs tiff with Canada steel and lumber sparks protectionism. This as Trump’s USMCA is under review.
Trump tariffs tiff with Canada steel and lumber sparks protectionism. This as Trump’s USMCA is under review.
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In a Q&A with Civil Eats, Lexy Close of the Appalachian Producers Cooperative says the new facility has decreased processing wait times and could revive the area’s local meat economy.
This Farmer-Owned Meat Processing Co-op in Tennessee Changes the Game
A Q&A with Lexy Close of the Appalachian Producers Cooperative, who says the new facility could revive the area’s local meat economy.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:00 AM
In a Q&A with Civil Eats, Lexy Close of the Appalachian Producers Cooperative says the new facility has decreased processing wait times and could revive the area’s local meat economy.
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/b...
Love Italian pastas? An anti-dumping investigation requested by American companies 8th Avenue Food & Prov., (Ronzoni), and Winland Foods (San Giorgio and Prince).
Love Italian pastas? An anti-dumping investigation requested by American companies 8th Avenue Food & Prov., (Ronzoni), and Winland Foods (San Giorgio and Prince).
Pasta at Twice the Price? Some Italian Producers Face Huge U.S. Tariffs.
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Explore this gift article from The New York Times. You can read it for free without a subscription. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/b...
Love Italian pastas? An anti-dumping investigation requested by American companies 8th Avenue Food & Prov., (Ronzoni), and Winland Foods (San Giorgio and Prince).
Love Italian pastas? An anti-dumping investigation requested by American companies 8th Avenue Food & Prov., (Ronzoni), and Winland Foods (San Giorgio and Prince).
www.artofcitizenry.com/podcast/tari...
Love coffee? Art of Citizenry Podcast, host Manpreet Kaur Kalra is joined by Nicole Vitello of Equal Exchange, a worker-owned co-operative with the mission to build long-term fair trade partnerships that are economically just and environmentally sound.
Love coffee? Art of Citizenry Podcast, host Manpreet Kaur Kalra is joined by Nicole Vitello of Equal Exchange, a worker-owned co-operative with the mission to build long-term fair trade partnerships that are economically just and environmentally sound.
Tariffs, Trade Wars, and the Future of Fair Trade | Art of Citizenry
In this conversation with Equal Exchange, a fair trade worker-owned co-operative, we examine how global trade policies are reshaping the landscape for ethical businesses. Tune in now!
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November 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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Love coffee? Art of Citizenry Podcast, host Manpreet Kaur Kalra is joined by Nicole Vitello of Equal Exchange, a worker-owned co-operative with the mission to build long-term fair trade partnerships that are economically just and environmentally sound.
Love coffee? Art of Citizenry Podcast, host Manpreet Kaur Kalra is joined by Nicole Vitello of Equal Exchange, a worker-owned co-operative with the mission to build long-term fair trade partnerships that are economically just and environmentally sound.
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“Tariffs for thee, discounts for those who hire my friends.”
Pakistan spent big on Trump-tied lobbyists, and weeks later got VIP access and major tariff reductions.
Pakistan spent big on Trump-tied lobbyists, and weeks later got VIP access and major tariff reductions.
November 14, 2025 at 7:15 PM
“Tariffs for thee, discounts for those who hire my friends.”
Pakistan spent big on Trump-tied lobbyists, and weeks later got VIP access and major tariff reductions.
Pakistan spent big on Trump-tied lobbyists, and weeks later got VIP access and major tariff reductions.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/b...
Just in time for Thanksgiving?
"Some analysts said the administration’s move was a tacit admission that tariffs had pushed up prices in the first place — a basic tenet among economists that the administration has often denied or dismissed."
Just in time for Thanksgiving?
"Some analysts said the administration’s move was a tacit admission that tariffs had pushed up prices in the first place — a basic tenet among economists that the administration has often denied or dismissed."
Trump Administration Lifts Some Food Tariffs in Effort to Ease Prices
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November 15, 2025 at 1:09 AM
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/14/b...
Just in time for Thanksgiving?
"Some analysts said the administration’s move was a tacit admission that tariffs had pushed up prices in the first place — a basic tenet among economists that the administration has often denied or dismissed."
Just in time for Thanksgiving?
"Some analysts said the administration’s move was a tacit admission that tariffs had pushed up prices in the first place — a basic tenet among economists that the administration has often denied or dismissed."
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"...tens of billions redirected outward every year are not an abstract macro variable; they are a direct subtraction from universal childcare, elder-care, public housing, mental-health services, and the infrastructures that make equality real."
"...tens of billions redirected outward every year are not an abstract macro variable; they are a direct subtraction from universal childcare, elder-care, public housing, mental-health services, and the infrastructures that make equality real."
From Tariffs to Tribute: The $350B Price of ‘Parity’
On 29 October 2025, the carefully scripted pageantry of the US-ROK alliance in Gyeongju and Seoul met an unwelcome counter-narrative from the streets.
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November 8, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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"...tens of billions redirected outward every year are not an abstract macro variable; they are a direct subtraction from universal childcare, elder-care, public housing, mental-health services, and the infrastructures that make equality real."
"...tens of billions redirected outward every year are not an abstract macro variable; they are a direct subtraction from universal childcare, elder-care, public housing, mental-health services, and the infrastructures that make equality real."
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...
So now the money the federal government will get from tariffs is nothing to brag about? 🙄
So now the money the federal government will get from tariffs is nothing to brag about? 🙄
Trump Team Now Claims Its Trillions in Tariff Revenue Are ‘Incidental’
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November 6, 2025 at 10:51 PM
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So now the money the federal government will get from tariffs is nothing to brag about? 🙄
So now the money the federal government will get from tariffs is nothing to brag about? 🙄
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The USDA has transferred billions of dollars to a slush fund at the Office of the Secretary for the farmer trade bailout. Shockingly, the money seems to be coming from the Conservation Reserve Program and Dairy Margin Protection Program, and even potentially loans. www.govexec.com/management/2...
USDA transfers $13B into ‘slush fund’ for future tariff relief
The move has left the department incapable of delivering some mandatory farmer aid programs, and is raising concerns in Congress.
www.govexec.com
November 3, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The USDA has transferred billions of dollars to a slush fund at the Office of the Secretary for the farmer trade bailout. Shockingly, the money seems to be coming from the Conservation Reserve Program and Dairy Margin Protection Program, and even potentially loans. www.govexec.com/management/2...
Soybean Farmers Find Relief in U.S. Trade Truce With China www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/b...
A sigh of relief? For now...
#soybeans #trade #tariffs
A sigh of relief? For now...
#soybeans #trade #tariffs
Soybean Farmers Find Relief in U.S. Trade Truce With China
www.nytimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Soybean Farmers Find Relief in U.S. Trade Truce With China www.nytimes.com/2025/10/30/b...
A sigh of relief? For now...
#soybeans #trade #tariffs
A sigh of relief? For now...
#soybeans #trade #tariffs
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The meat & dairy industry is a major climate threat rivaling Big Oil — that continues to escape accountability. Voluntary climate initiatives have been rolled back or revealed to be deceptive greenwashing, while countries are still failing to take action on emissions. www.iatp.org/big-meat-and...
Big meat and dairy companies rival major oil companies as sources of climate pollution
In 2018, IATP worked with GRAIN to analyze some of the biggest meat and dairy company’s climate pollution for the first time. Collecting emission and production data from the companies was a challenge...
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October 22, 2025 at 5:26 PM
The meat & dairy industry is a major climate threat rivaling Big Oil — that continues to escape accountability. Voluntary climate initiatives have been rolled back or revealed to be deceptive greenwashing, while countries are still failing to take action on emissions. www.iatp.org/big-meat-and...
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/b...
What are the origin of goods in global trade? What the US says on rule of origin could blow up agreements across Asia. Who will police this new content rule? Then there are separate sector tariffs.
What are the origin of goods in global trade? What the US says on rule of origin could blow up agreements across Asia. Who will police this new content rule? Then there are separate sector tariffs.
The ‘Sleeper Issue’ at the Heart of Trump’s Trade War on China
www.nytimes.com
October 26, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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What are the origin of goods in global trade? What the US says on rule of origin could blow up agreements across Asia. Who will police this new content rule? Then there are separate sector tariffs.
What are the origin of goods in global trade? What the US says on rule of origin could blow up agreements across Asia. Who will police this new content rule? Then there are separate sector tariffs.