Innovation imperative, shaping the future of agriculture. This is a fitting theme for the secretary to announce, something that weve been working on at usda, called the agriculture innovation agenda. Were excited to share more with you this morning. Im joined by many of you that are working to shape the future of our agriculture economy. Its important we take stock not only of where we are today, but also of where we need to go to meet a growing Global Demand, with rising standards of living at a time when producers are dealing with uncertainties in the farm economy and the conditions needed to farm, including the climate. Our chief economist, dr. Rob johansson, will provide an indepth overview of the state of the farm economy. Theres a lot to take in in 2019, but certainly not a typical year. There were many factors influencing the economy, including extreme weather, trade, importing and exporting countries, to name just a few. Following dr. Jays talk, the secretary will outline some
Whatsoever. They made the argument that it makes sense to try the case and then consider documents. They made no argument that the white make sense to have trial without witnesses are and why, because its indefensible. Its indefensible. No trial in america has ever been conducted like that, and so you would nothing about it. And that should be the most telling thing about councils argument. They had no defense of the mcconnell resolution because there is done. They couldnt defend on the basis of president , they couldnt defend on the base of history, based on the constitution, they couldnt defend at all. So what did they say . First they made the representation that the house is claiming there is a such thing as executive privilege. Thats nonsense. No one here has ever suggested theres no such thing as executive privilege but the interesting thing here is they have never claimed executive privilege. Not once during the house investigation did ever say that a single document was privile
Said he will vote no on the new trade agreement. I just want to stress that this should not be attemp be a e for future agreements, not the way we approach trade in future. We should look to expand trade. David bringing in republican congressman jim banks in indiana, i assume you are in favor of the deal, you heard senator tumi what do you think . He does not say anything about merits of usmca which is really good for United States of america, our economy and our workers. I grew up in a home, a son of factory worker where nafta was a 4 letter word when i was a kid. My dad is as happy as anyone that donald trump fulfill one of the Biggest Campaign promises he mad to replace nafta with usm. There are political consequences to this and policy consequences to passing usmca as well. This at the end of the day this is a big win for the president and country. Thank you congressman. I think pat tumi, wont of his concerns is lack of protection from biologic companies. There are many side issues
Countries that help corporations avoid taxes. The federal government is trying to end food stamp benefits for 17,000 70,000 americans. A new revelation could make it harder for states to get waivers. The agricultural secretary said newnew rule will move recipients toward selfsufficiency and into employment. Saysritish Prime Minister security and intelligence sharing will be the main factors in deciding whether to let a Chinese Tech Company build 5g networks. At the nato summit, johnson said he does not want to be or want to u. K. To be hostile to overseas investments, but also has to protect National Security interests. He reportedly put off the decision until after the election in britain. Global news, 24 hours a day, on air and on quicktake by bloomberg, powered by more than 2700 journalists and analysts in over 120 countries. Im mark crumpton. This is bloomberg. From bloomberg world headquarters, im shery ahn. In toronto, i am in for amanda lang. Welcome to bloomberg markets. Here a
Hour. President trump in texas at this hour, looking at that apple facility. Impeachment hearings up on capitol hill. The president out of town, taking a tour of a apple manufacturing plant in austin, texas, with tim cook. Now back in washington, one of the more highly anticipated witnesses testifying before lawmakers just wrapped up. We have all breaking headlines from the Lone Star State to the nations capitol. The Vice President taking a road trip through the swing state economy, visiting first of states with after the bell there a few weeks ago. Democratic hopefuls taking the stage for a debate in atlanta. More on the race for the white house. You might want to be careful what you say on the next uber ride. Melissa uhoh. Connell a new safety move sparking a fair bit of controversy. Melissa i have to hear about that. Percent fox Business Team coverage. Jackie deangelis on the floor of the new york stock exchange. Susan li is with the president in texas. Edward lawrence is in washing