Tariff Pressure on Ag Trade: The U.S. opened public comments on a U.S.-China Board of Trade that could reshape tariffs on “non-sensitive” goods, with comments due July 10—an effort aimed at balance and reciprocity that could affect farm inputs and exports. Forced-Labour Crackdown: The USTR also proposed a 12.5% tariff on India and 59 other economies over forced-labour import allegations, raising the stakes for supply chains tied to agriculture and consumer goods. Farm Equipment Relief: Trump signed a proclamation cutting tariffs on imported agricultural and industrial equipment (like combines and harvesters) from 25% to 15% through 2027, targeting cost relief for U.S. farmers. Climate Risk to Crops: El Niño warnings are back, with India facing heat and drought risk that could hit monsoon rains and food prices. Drought in Central America: Guatemala’s Dry Corridor is bracing for crop failures as El Niño approaches, with emergency food supplies already prepared. Natural Farming Win: Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) won the 2026 Food Planet Prize for scaling agroecology with 1.8m farmers. Biofuel Push in Africa: South Africa is looking to Zimbabwe’s ethanol blending model to cut farmers’ fuel input costs amid Middle East-driven price shocks.