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Wagner: Tariffs Strain U.S. Trade Ties

Published September 14, 2025

RCM Ag Services broker Steve Wagner says tariffs are creating unnecessary strain on U.S. trade relationships, particularly with key allies. "I can't find a positive for what's happened in tariffs. Mexico is our biggest buyer of corn. Why are we…

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A Headline-Driven Market

Published September 14, 2025

Each headline regarding China or tariffs moves the soybean market. The Money Farm market analyst Allison Thompson said the Brazilian crop also hangs over this market. "We've been talking about a record crop coming out of South America for darn…

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US-China Trade Talks This Week

Published September 12, 2025

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet with China’s vice premier this week in Madrid. This will be the fourth in-person meeting between the two economic leaders this year. Tariffs, agricultural trade and the status of Chinese-owned TikTok are among the…

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No Action in US-China Talks

Published September 8, 2025

Trade negotiations between the U.S. and China have stalled over China’s role in the fentanyl trade and its unwillingness to increase its purchases of U.S. farm commodities. Dow Jones Newswire reports China has adopted a new strategy:cchina keep talking, but…

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Chinese Hackers Seek Advantage in Trade Negotiations

Published September 8, 2025

The FBI is investigating a cyber spying case linked to China. During U.S.-Chinese trade talks in July, trade groups, law firms, and government agencies received an email that appeared to come from the chairman of the House Committee on Strategic…

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Canada-China Trade Dispute Continues

Published September 4, 2025

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to take a personal role in trade negotiations with China. China imposed a preliminary tariff of nearly 76 percent on Canadian canola seed last month. China claims Canada dumped canola in the Chinese market…

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ND Soybean Leaders See Export Window Narrowing with China

Published September 3, 2025

As farmers prepare to harvest what may be a record-large soybean crop, their largest export customer has yet to make a buy. Without a deal with China, North Dakota farmers may not get a bid for their soybeans. According to…

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China Trade Team Visits ND

Published August 28, 2025

A Chinese trade delegation was able to get a first-person update on the North Dakota soybean crop this past week. North Dakota Soybean Council Treasurer Dallas Loff hosted the group at his farm at Wahpeton. "They asked good questions. A lot…

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Chinese Ambassador Blames U.S. Protectionism for Trade War

Published August 24, 2025

The Chinese ambassador to the United States is warning that U.S. protectionism is hurting American farmers. In a speech to members of the U.S. Soybean Export Council in Washington, D.C., Xie Feng said U.S. farmers should not be made to…

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Trade Deals Needed

Published August 22, 2025

The tariff strategy has dominated trade policy during the second Trump Administration. At Dakotafest, South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds said work is also being done to bring foreign buyers to the table. "We are certain that we've got to have new…

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