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Webinar May 19: How might trade-policy shifts affect California growers, consumers?

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View of the Port of Stockton on the San Joaquin River. Photo by by Downtowngal https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=26671447
James E. Sayre, UC Cooperative Extension agricultural economist, will discuss how trade-policy changes affect farm exports and imports. The Port of Stockton, shown, is located on the Delta of the San Joaquin River in the San Joaquin Valley.

View a recording of this May 19 webinar.

As U.S. and global trade and tariff policies shift at an unprecedented pace, California agriculture – ranked first in the nation for both agricultural exports and imports – finds itself uniquely exposed. 

On May 19, join James “Jay” E. Sayre, University of California Cooperative Extension agricultural economist in the UC Davis Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, for a webinar unpacking what some of the latest developments in trade policy may mean for California growers, processors and consumers.

This free webinar on Monday, May 19, 2–3 p.m., will cover:

  • What trade policy changes could mean for California agricultural producers and consumers
  • California’s role in global food supply chains and international trade
  • Insights from past trade conflicts and academic research on tariffs, shipping and market disruptions
  • Questions from participants

Register now to gain insights, ask questions and better understand some of the policies shaping California’s agricultural economy. Preregistration at https://bit.ly/3Fc8emn is required to receive the webinar link.