A top Federal Reserve official signaled on Wednesday he was ready to open talks on reducing some of the U.S. central bank's emergency support for the economy, even if only to clarify the Fed's plans as the economy roars ahead and prices rise.
Mexico Ruling on U.S. Potatoes Pt 3
Tuesday May 4th, 2021 I’m Bob Larson. The Mexican Supreme Court ruled last week that its government does have the authority to allow the import of U.S. fresh potatoes.
Now, according to National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles, the two governments will try and work out the details …
QUARLES … “Clearly, there’s going to be political influence at play, but, I mean, I think it’s pretty obvious that Secretary Vilsack, U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Tai, they’re really engaged in this issue. They know it very well and I think they’re going to want to get a win here because this issue is, even though it’s been kind of embroiled in a ton of politics, it’s easy to solve.”
Mexico Ruling on U.S. Potatoes Pt 2
Monday May 3rd, 2021 I’m Bob Larson. Fresh U.S. potatoes could soon be headed to Mexico. This after Mexico’s Supreme Court’s ruling last week that gives its government the authority to allow the import of U.S. spuds, following obligations under the USMCA.
National Potato Council CEO, Kam Quarles says Mexico’s grower groups have pushed hard against U.S. potatoes …
QUARLES … “Countries can’t say, we’re going to shut of trade when competition gets too inconvenient. The point is that you want to provide consumers with a choice. You want to have that healthy competition in a variety of different goods.”
Student accused of shooting classmate appears in court (Source: KATV via CNN) By Region 8 Newsdesk | April 12, 2021 at 8:09 PM CDT - Updated April 12 at 8:09 PM
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (KAIT) - A 15-year-old student accused of fatally shooting his classmate at Watson Chapel Junior High School on March 1 appeared in court on Monday, according to KATV.
Thomas Quarles is being held on a capital murder charge awaiting to be formally charged.
A judge told Quarles a decision on charges he could face from the Jefferson County Prosecuting Attorney had not been made.
Quarles will be back in court on May 19.
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