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Trump’s Tariffs on Brazil: A Supply Chain Shock for the Drone Industry
When President Trump announced a sweeping 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports, most people probably thought about coffee, beef, or soybeans. But for the drone industry, this trade move could shake up some critical supply chains in ways that might...
Trump's tariff war with Brazil opens gate for Aussie beef
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 50 per cent tariff on all imports from Brazil — a nation that is currently its number one supplier of beef. In a letter to Brazil's president, Mr Trump said the tariffs were "due...

Why Herts farming family is moving their business to France
The negative impact on tenant farmers of changes to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and the greater return on investment to be found overseas are two of the key reasons why a Hertfordshire farming couple have decided to up sticks and move...

Trump’s Brazil tariffs could spike beef prices in Kansas and beyond
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) - Starting August 1, the U.S. will slap 50% tariffs on a range of Brazilian imports, including beef, soybeans, and coffee, in a move President Trump says is meant to send a political message to the Brazilian government. Yet,...

Factbox-How a 50% US tariff rate could affect Brazilian exports
By Roberto Samora SAO PAULO (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to impose 50% tariffs on all products from Brazil starting August 1, which could have a sharp impact on South America's agricultural powerhouse. The U.S. is the...

Video: Protester Fires Gun at ICE Agents at California Marijuana Farm Raid; Democrat Congressman Crashes Police Line
Anti-ICE activist fires on ICE agents at marijuana farm raid near Camarillo. California, screen image via KABC-TV. Federal immigration officers conducting raids Thursday at two California marijuana farms in Ventura County were attacked by...

“A pineapple grown in Brazil, packed in Indonesia, and shipped to Europe or the U.S. can travel over 10,000 km”
The vertical farming sector is entering a critical phase. Once considered a high-tech niche with limited scalability, it is now steadily evolving into a practical component of sustainable food systems and a contributor to global climate...

This hidden San Mateo County flower farm has a 24-hour farm stand and weekly tours
Tammy Bloom, owner of Forever Bloom Farm in Pescadero, cuts blooming flowers for custom bouquet orders on June 18. Photo by Anna Hoch-Kenney. On a sun-drenched morning in Pescadero’s “Sunshine Valley,” just inland enough to dodge the ever-present...
Colombia and Haiti progress in their agricultural cooperation
Haiti - Agriculture : Colombia and Haiti progress in their agricultural cooperation 09/07/2025 09:29:19 Following the commitments made by President Gustavo Petro during his official visit to Haiti on January 22, 2025...

Trump of the Tropics: Filmmaker Petra Costa on Bolsonaro & Rise of Religious Right from Brazil to U.S.
This is a rush transcript. Copy may not be in its final form. AMY GOODMAN: This is Democracy Now!, democracynow.org, The War and Peace Report. I’m Amy Goodman, with Nermeen Shaikh. NERMEEN SHAIKH: We’re joined now for Part 2 of our conversation...

Large-Scale Federal Enforcement Operations Take Place at Glass House Farms Locations in Carpinteria and Ventura County
By Andrew Gillies, Alissa Orozco CENTRAL COAST REGION, Calif. (KEYT) – A large federal law enforcement response involving members of Homeland Security Investigations and armored personnel carriers on Casitas Pass Road in Carpinteria as well as...
Dry Bulk Shipping Market: Spotlight on Brazilian Corn Shipments
This week’s Chart Monitor highlights increasing constraints on Brazilian corn exports, even as the country nears its second-largest harvest on record. Brazil’s National Supply Company (Conab) projects 2024–2025 corn production at nearly 5 billion...

Trump tariff threatens Brazil beef imports, fuels price hike
50% duty on Brazilian goods raises cost of hamburger meat US President Donald Trump's plan for a 50% tariff on goods from Brazil will likely raise prices for the beef that is used in American hamburgers, Reuters reported, citing traders and...

Trump tariff on Brazilian goods could jack up US burger price
By Tom Polansek CHICAGO (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for a 50% tariff on goods from Brazil will likely raise prices for the beef that is used in American hamburgers, traders and analysts said on Thursday, as food manufacturers...

Nigeria to boost aviation, agro trade with Brazil
Nigeria is poised to deepen trade ties with Brazil in key sectors such as agriculture, fertiliser, textiles and aviation, as both countries pursue practical economic cooperation under the broader framework of South-South partnerships. This was...

Donald Trump - Donald Trump said China has ‘very, very few’ wind farms. But it has more than any country.
During a recent Cabinet meeting, President Donald Trump discussed energy policy with Energy Secretary Chris Wright. At one point, they began discussing wind energy and China. "I have a great relationship with President Xi," Trump said July 8. "But...

The peace deal that put women first: What Colombia taught the world
A group of about 20 women holding banners calling for inclusive peace in Colombia. Over 1500 women helped shape Colombia’s national action plan on women peace and security. Photo: UN Women/Juan Camilo Arias Cantadora singers in Tumaco rehearse on...

Trump's tariffs on Brazil could make your coffee even more expensive
President Donald Trump’s proposed 50% tariff on Brazilian imports is bad news for coffee drinkers. Brazil, the largest U.S. supplier of green coffee beans, accounts for about a third of the country’s total supply, according to data from the U.S....

World News | US Recloses Southern Border After Flesh-eating Parasite Seen Further North in Mexico
Washington, Jul 10 (AP) The US has closed its southern border again to livestock imports, saying a flesh-eating parasite has moved further north in Mexico than previously reported. Mexico's president was critical Thursday, suggesting that the US...

U.S. again halts cattle imports from Mexico over screwworm pest
CHICAGO — The flesh-eating livestock pest New World screwworm has advanced closer to the U.S. border with Mexico, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said, prompting Washington to block imports of Mexican cattle just days after it allowed them to...