This extension and outreach program, led by Andrew Muhammad, exemplifies a dynamic approach to addressing challenges and opportunities in international trade and is dedicated to advancing the agricultural sector by meeting its global needs at both national and state levels. By providing insightful analyses and fostering informed decision-making, he equips agribusinesses and policymakers with the knowledge required to navigate the complexities of international trade and related policy issues. His goal is to bridge the gap between research and practice, contributing to the broader understanding and success of US products in global markets.
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Rethinking Tariffs: Tequila Shows There’s More to Imports Than Competition (March 20, 2025)
Market Showdown: U.S. Beef Faces New Challenges in Japan Amid Brazilian Reentry (March 6, 2025)
USDA Projects a Widening Trade Deficit for Fiscal Year 2025 (September 19, 2024)
Unpacking the Success of U.S. Beef in Japan (May 16, 2024)
The Rise and Fall of U.S. Chicken Feet in China: A Story of Bird Flu and Trade Bans (September 7, 2023)
Selected Extension Publications
Policy Briefs and Reports
Trade War 2.0: Implications for the Distilled Spirits Sector
Tariff Reforms and the Competitiveness of U.S. Beef in Japan
Muhammad, A., Heerman, K.E.R., Melton, A. & Dyck, J. (2016). Tariff Reforms and the Competitiveness of U.S. Beef in Japan. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service. LDPM-259-01.
The Conversation
Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico could spell trouble for distilled spirits (March 26, 2025)
What American farmers could gain by rejoining the Asia-Pacific trade deal that Trump spurned (May 12, 2021)
American timber industry crippled by double whammy of trade war and COVID-19 (November 16, 2020)