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China Waives Tariffs on US Soybeans, Pork

Published September 16, 2019

As a sign of good faith, China will exempt U.S. soybeans, pork and other agricultural commodities from punitive tariffs. On Friday, USDA also announced the sale of 204,000 metric tons of U.S. soybeans to China. High-level trade negotiations between the…

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The Harvest Will Tell the Story

Published September 12, 2019

It may be after the 2020 elections before the trade skirmish with China is resolved. "No doubt; China didn't get to where they are without being a hardliner, said Kristi Van Ahn of Van Ahn and Company. "They will push…

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Canada and China Disputes Discussed in Trade Trip

Published September 9, 2019

A U.S. trade delegation is back from a trip to Canada. U.S. Soybean Export Council Regional Director Kevin Roepke was on the tour. He says the trade disputes between Canada and China had attention throughout the week. "There are two…

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Johnson: U.S. in Long-Term Funk with China

Published September 9, 2019

The U.S. and China will continue trade negotiations next month. In the meantime, National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson says the U.S. is in a long-term funk with China. "As a country, we're asking China to change their form of…

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Relationships Are Vital for Trade

Published September 9, 2019

President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council Tom Vilsack is back in the U.S. following a trip to China and Japan earlier this month. Vilsack says it’s important both governments and industry professionals understand the value of the…

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Canada Seeks WTO Action

Published September 9, 2019

Canada is seeking action from the World Trade Organization to settle a trade dispute with China. Bilateral consultations are being sought to address China’s decision to stop buying Canadian canola. Canada claims China made a political decision based on Canada’s…

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Despite Trade Skirmish, Pork Exports Break Records

Published September 6, 2019

U.S. pork exports were record large in July. At more than 233 metric tons, pork exports were up 32 percent from one year ago. Exports to China and Hong Kong reached a record $152.5 million in value. Mexico and Japan…

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Additional Tariffs Put in Place

Published September 2, 2019

Over the weekend, the U.S. and China went forward with a new set of tariffs. The U.S. imposed a 15 percent tariff on $112 billion in Chinese consumer products, ranging from clothing to TV sets. Additional tariffs are scheduled to…

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New Development in U.S.-China Negotiations

Published August 26, 2019

According to President Trump, Chinese officials called over the weekend saying the two sides should return to the bargaining table. Trump said China wants to make a deal and “that’s a great thing.” This morning, Trump also tweeted his respect…

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Rural Perspectives

Published August 26, 2019

In this episode of the Rural Perspectives podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Miller offers insight on the latest crop conditions and what that means come harvest time. Miller also touches on the current trade situation with…

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