Publication archives

Feb 10, 2025

Trade panel rules against food sovereignty, Indigenous rights and biodiversity

by
Sharon Anglin Treat
In the USMCA dispute regarding Mexico's measures against glyphosate and GM corn, the dispute panel released its final report on Dec. 20, 2025. It found against Mexico on every claim it took up, relied on the U.S. version of most disputed facts, invoked questionable science, and enunciated an overly broad definition of trade effects.
Canada, Mexico, U.S. flags in front of corn field
Feb 6, 2025

IATP input to the 2025 Forum of the Standing Committee on Finance of the UNFCCC

by
Shiney Varghese
The Standing Committee on Finance (SCF) was established at the COP-16 in 2010 to assist the UNFCCC-COP in exercising its functions in relation to the Financial Mechanism of the Convention.
Feb 4, 2025

Three questions for USTR nominee Jamieson Greer

by
Karen Hansen-Kuhn
Sophia Murphy
Trade talk and tariffs were a theme throughout Donald Trump’s campaign. But no one predicted that just two weeks into his presidency, the U.S. would be on the brink of a trade war with its two closest economic (not to say geographical) partners, Canada and Mexico.
Office of USTR
Jan 30, 2025

IATP comments regarding the update to Minnesota’s Climate Action Framework

The following comments were submitted to the Minnesota Environmental Quality Board on Jan. 28, 2025.
Jan 30, 2025

First steps on climate and agriculture policy in 2025

by
Ben Lilliston
Despite the profound impact climate change is already having on farmers and food production, governments have been slow to address escalating climate risks.
sunrise over wheat field
Jan 29, 2025

Corporate climate strategies won’t deliver an ambitious and just climate transition for the agri-food sector

by
Sophie Scherger
In 2024, the planet’s average temperature climbed to more than 1.5 degrees Celsius  above pre-industrial levels for the first time. Our food system is massively impacted by the climate crisis.
aerial view of conventional farm with bare soil
Jan 29, 2025

New Paint on Old Barns

by
Sophie Scherger
This report examines the strategies of 14 meat and dairy companies and four agricultural input companies supplying fertilizer, pesticides, seeds and feed, focusing on two elements: the potential to deliver genuine emissions reductions and the support provided to farmers to make this transition happen.
green barn
Jan 22, 2025

Trade Basics: Tariffs 101

by
Karen Hansen-Kuhn
Tariffs have been in the news a lot lately. This FAQ explains what tariffs are and how they can be used as a tool in trade policy, or disrupt economies and international relations when misused.
aerial view of barges and shipping containers at a dock