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On the campaign trail in 2016, then candidate Donald Trump had a lot to say about trade deals. Since taking office, Trump has delivered on the promises to take the United States out of “bad trade deals” such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and negotiate new and improved ones with key trading partners. This “America First” approach has led to antagonized trading partners, escalated trade wars, and tariff after tariff in the Trump trade saga. The trade policy may have finally reached a turning point as negotiations with Japan have resulted in a minor trade deal being signed that focuses on agricultural products. The year-long negotiations between the two countries has resulted in an agreement that is essentially a bilateral version of TPP with trade benefits that the United States previously had with Japan under TPP. United States Department of Trade confirmed that “when the agreement is implemented by Japan, American farmers and ranchers will have the same advantage as CP-TPP countries selling into the Japanese market.” North Dakota’s political delega-
tion has had positive statements in regards to the signing. “I am extremely pleased to see tariffs being reduced or eliminated and quotas being expanded,“ North Dakota Department of Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said. “I am also happy that this trade agreement aligns with the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for
it will put increased pressure on China to reach an agreement. Now, we need the House to pass the USMCA, which has strong support in the Senate, so we can get it in place and provide additional certainty for our farmers, ranchers and other industries.” Gov. Doug Burgum attended the signing of the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement and the U.S.-
Trans-Pacific Partnership in tariff rate reductions over the same timeline. This is very beneficial for American agriculture and our North Dakota farmers and ranchers.” North Dakota Senator John Hoeven released this statement on the newly completed trade deal, “This agreement is welcome news for our farmers and ranchers as it opens up the Japanese market to more than $7 billion in U.S. agriculture products,” Hoeven said. “Not only that but
Japan Digital Trade Agreement at the White House on Monday, October 7. Burgum had similar sentiments to Hoeven on the trade deal between the two nations. “These trade agreements with Japan are strengthening our relationship with a key ally while opening the door to further trade deals with the island nation,” Burgum said. The optimism of the politicians is only carried so far by advocates for agricultural producers such
Something wicked this way comes The changing of the seasons is a marker for the passage of time, as summer gives way to fall. Fall is the time of preparation for the long winter months that are soon to come and with it the challenges of controlling the spread of illness. October is when flu shots begin being administered by health officials to reduce the impact the virus has on Americans' health. The Center, for Disease Control (CDC) has been tracking ‘flu season’ for over three decades, with the results showing the kickoff usually occurring in October. Most of the time flu activity peaks between December and February, although activity can last as late as May. “The timing of flu is unpredictable and can vary in different parts of the country and from season to season. Seasonal flu viruses can be detected year-round; however, seasonal flu activity often begins as early as October and November and can continue to occur as late as May. Flu activity most commonly peaks in the United States between December and February,” the CDC states. Data collected during the 2018-2019 flu season had between 37 and 43 million cases of flu being reported across the
United States. The North Dakota Department of Health has already begun tracking lab identified cases of flu beginning in late August. To date, there have already been 15 confirmed cases of the flu in the state, the closest being just a short drive away in Pembina County. “It takes about two weeks
after vaccination for antibodies that protect against flu to develop in the body,” explained Cavalier County Public Health nurse Terri Gustafson. Every year, the CDC conducts a survey to determine how well the flu vaccine protects against the illness. While vaccine effectiveness can vary, recent studies show that flu vaccination
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reduces the risk of illness by 40 to 60 percent among the overall population during seasons when most circulating flu viruses are well-matched to the flu vaccine. “There are many flu viruses, and they are always changing. Even when the vaccine doesn’t exactly match these viruses, the vaccine may still provide some protection,” Gustafson said. There are two main types of influenza (flu) virus: Types A and B. The influenza A and B viruses that routinely spread in people are responsible for seasonal flu epidemics each year. Gustafson explained that there are many factors that play into how severe a flu season will be such as immunization rates. “Some strains of the flu can be worse than others,” Gustafson added. At least two factors play an important role in determining the likelihood that the flu vaccine will protect a person from the flu: the characteristics of the person being vaccinated, such as their age and health and the similarity or “match” between the flu viruses the flu vaccine is cont. on page 3
as the National Farmers Union. The organization has been a vocal opponent to the President’s trade policy, stating that key trading relationships have been disrupted, causing a reduction in U.S. farm exports at a time of already low farm income. National Farmers Union has been actively lobbying the Administration to end the tariffs that have been implemented. The absence of trade deals and the tariffs have resulted in other countries placing their own tarriffs , targeting the exports that are the product of family farmers, threatening the future of rural America. “The new agreement with Japan is unlikely to reverse the downward economic trends for U.S. family farmers and ranchers. The administration has said that the agreement could result in an additional approximately $7 billion in agricultural sales to Japan. However, tariff reductions for key products such as beef, pork, and ethanol will take place over up to 15 years, so that additional $7 billion in sales will take some time to materialize. Further, U.S. agricultural products will have to compete with similar products from major agricultural producers such as Canada and Australia who have a head start in the Japanese market due cont. on page 2
King Sidney and Queen Savannah Langdon Area High School 2019 Homecoming King Sidney Ullyott and Queen Savannah Ullyottwere crowned on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Homecoming events happened all week, including days for the students to dress up, spirit games, pep rally and the Homecoming football game and dance on Friday.
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