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Potential for Another Pandemic

Published June 30, 2020

Chinese researchers have identified an influenza virus in pigs that can infect people and it has the potential to be another pandemic. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said all necessary measures will be taken to prevent the spread of this virus.…

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Possible Trade Friction Between the U.S. and China

Published June 29, 2020

The Chinese government announced today it will impose restrictions on visas for U.S. citizens. This follows last week’s decision by the U.S. to restrict visas for Chinese officials. The dispute centers on China’s authority over Hong Kong. The conflict could…

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U.S. Confiscates Chinese Meat

Published June 24, 2020

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has confiscated nearly 20,000 pounds of meat products from China. The pork, beef, chicken and duck products were moving through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The meat was mixed into boxes…

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China Approves New GMO Products for Import

Published June 23, 2020

China’s agriculture ministry has issued safety certificates for two new soybean varieties. Five corn hybrids and another soybean variety were also renewed. This is seen as an indication China is easing its restrictions on biotech crop imports.

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Watch for More China Purchases

Published June 22, 2020

The reports saying that China intends to step up purchases of farm commodities to meet their phase one trade commitments has helped support the corn and soybeans. China purchases weren’t really expected until the second half of the year. "Especially…

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A Request to Push Forward on the Phase One Deal

Published June 16, 2020

The North American Meat Institute and other agricultural organizations penned a letter to President Donald Trump on Tuesday, calling on the administration to continue the implementation of the phase one trade deal. In the letter, the groups said China offers…

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China Surpasses Canada and Mexico as a Trading Partner

Published June 15, 2020

China has regained its position as the number one trading partner for the United States. Trade between the two countries approached $40 billion in April. That’s up nearly 43 percent from March. The Chinese purchases of U.S. soybeans have ramped…

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China’s Recent Purchases of U.S. Soybeans Have Mixed Feedback

Published June 5, 2020

Last week's soybean sales to unknown destinations and to China are good news for the soybean market. However, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo said it’s not all good news. "Most of it, almost 75 percent, is for…

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What’s Hot, What’s Not in the Markets

Published June 1, 2020

In this week's edition of What's Hot, What's Not in the Markets, Advance Trading Risk Management Advisor Tommy Grisafi highlights the stock markets, weather and U.S.-China relations.

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Trade Tension

Published June 1, 2020

Due to rising tensions between the two countries, China is reportedly suspending some purchases of U.S. farm products. The latest disagreement came after President Trump criticized China for assuming control of Hong Kong. "We will take action to revoke Hong…

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