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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.

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.