Economy

TFI Statement on Senate Approval of USMCA

January 16, 2020
Economy, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) Vice President of Stewardship and Sustainability Lara Moody today welcomed the U.S. Senate’s approval of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The historic trade agreement, once signed by President Trump, will strengthen U.S. agricultural exports and provide needed certainty to agricultural markets.
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North American Fertilizer Industry Supports USMCA Deal

December 12, 2019
Economy, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) and Fertilizer Canada welcome Tuesday’s announcement of a bipartisan agreement on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This agreement, once ratified, will protect the interests of farm customers across North America who depend on cost-effective fertilizer products through an integrated supply chain within Canadian, American and Mexican markets.
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232 Tariff Announcement Lauded by TFI

May 20, 2019
Economy, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) President & CEO Chris Jahn today lauded Friday’s announcement by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on the removal of section 232 tariffs imposed on imports of steel and aluminum from Canada and Mexico, saying the news is welcomed by the country’s agricultural sector as the deal will also eliminate retaliatory tariffs that had been imposed by the two countries on U.S. agricultural exports.
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TFI Statement on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement

April 26, 2019
Economy, Press Releases, TFI News
The Fertilizer Institute supports the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, which is currently waiting Congressional approval. TFI's President and CEO Chris Jahn issued the following statement:
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TFI Comments on Objectives for a New Trade Agreement between the U.S. and the European Union

December 11, 2018
Economy, Advocacy, Advocacy Updates, Press Releases
Summary of The Fertilizer Institute's Comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative on Objectives for a new trade agreement with the European Union: 
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TFI's President Chris Jahn Encouraged by U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Signing and Recent Trade Talks with China

December 6, 2018
Economy, Advocacy, Political News & Briefings, Press Releases, TFI News
“On behalf of the fertilizer industry, I extend thanks to President Trump and his team of negotiators for supporting the fertilizer industry and its farmer customers by pursuing a level playing field in North American markets,” said Jahn.
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Ag Industry Groups Continue to Support Program Aimed at Keeping Chemical Facilities Safe and Secure

February 16, 2018
Economy, Advocacy, Press Releases, Safety & Security, TFI News
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State of the Fertilizer Industry Report Highlights Industry Sustainable Growth

February 14, 2018
Economy, Energy & Environment, Stewardship, Transportation, Press Releases, Research, Safety & Security, Technology, TFI News
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14, 2018 – The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) today released its 2017 State of the Fertilizer Industry report. The report, which is a major component of TFI’s stewardship and sustainability programs, quantifies fertilizer manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers’ performance record on environmental, economic and social indicators.
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The Fertilizer Institute Expresses Support for the Confirmation of Ted McKinney for Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs

July 20, 2017
Economy, Press Releases, TFI News
WASHINGTON, July 20, 2017 — The Fertilizer Institute’s (TFI) President Chris Jahn today expressed TFI’s support for Indiana Agriculture Director Ted McKinney’s nomination to serve as the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs.
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White House Recognizes Fertilizer Industry’s Contribution to Jobs and the U.S. Economy

June 7, 2017
Economy, Energy & Environment, Transportation, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, June 7, 2017 – The fertilizer industry’s contribution to a healthy economy was recognized by President Donald J. Trump at an event held today in Cincinnati, Ohio. President and CEO of CF Industries, Inc. and The Fertilizer Institute (TFI) Vice Chairman Tony Will joined President Trump on stage for a speech about the need to repair our nation’s aging inland water transportation infrastructure.
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