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Trade Uncertainty Not Great for the Markets

Published December 2, 2019

The U.S. and China are still working on a trade agreement. On Friday, China’s Ministry of Commerce reported the U.S. and China had another phone call to discuss the deal. Total Farm Marketing Senior Market Advisor Brian Doherty says a…

China Wants Tariff Rollback

Published December 2, 2019

The Chinese newspaper Global Times is reporting there won’t be a trade deal with the United States unless the U.S. cuts tariffs are cut first. This news story quotes a former Chinese commerce minister, saying China will purchase U.S. farm…

U.S. Support for Hong Kong Protesters Could Jeopardize Trade Deal with China

Published November 28, 2019

President Donald Trump has signed a bill that supports the pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong. China’s foreign ministry did not want that to happen, saying the U.S. shouldn’t interfere with China’s internal affairs. This action will complicate the trade negotiations…

U.S. Pork Industry Asking For China’s Tariffs to be Zeroed Out

Published November 27, 2019

Trade is an important piece of the puzzle for the U.S. pork industry. National Pork Producers Council Global Government Affairs Vice President and Counsel Nick Giordano says President Trump and his trade team understand the opportunity presenting itself in the…

National Pork Producers Council Calling for Zero Tariff Access to China

Published November 27, 2019

A new analysis from Iowa State University (ISU) says zero tariff access to China for U.S. pork would greatly benefit American agriculture. Unrestricted access to the Chinese chilled and frozen market could also reduce the overall trade deficit with China…

Indicted for Stealing Trade Secrets

Published November 25, 2019

A federal grand jury has formally indicted a Chinese national for stealing trade secrets from Monsanto. This man was arrested more than two years ago trying to leave the U.S. with proprietary agricultural technology copied onto a micro SD card.…

U.S. Soy Focuses on Africa Market Potential

Published November 20, 2019

While the U.S. and China trade talks continue, the U.S. soy industry is continuing to diversify its markets. U.S. Soybean Export Council Senior Director Ed Beaman says emerging markets include Pakistan, India and others. "Egypt, Morocco and other areas of…

Trade Dispute Highlights the Importance of Foreign Markets

Published November 20, 2019

The U.S. and China have not yet come to terms on a phase-one trade deal. China is reportedly demanding the U.S. remove all trade tariffs, which seems to be a non-starter for the Trump Administration. American Soybean Association Vice President…

Trade Talks Continue

Published November 18, 2019

U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators met by phone over the weekend. Regarding the phase-one trade deal, both sides described the discussion as “constructive.” The U.S. and China also agreed to stay in close communication. As a sign of good faith,…

Next Traunche of MFP Payments on the Way

Published November 18, 2019

The second tranche of Market Facilitation Program payments will be made beginning today. Farmers will receive 25 percent of the total 2019 MFP payment. That’s on top of the 50 percent payment made earlier this year. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue…

Articles tagged under: China

Trade Uncertainty Not Great for the Markets

China Wants Tariff Rollback

U.S. Support for Hong Kong Protesters Could Jeopardize Trade Deal with China

U.S. Pork Industry Asking For China’s Tariffs to be Zeroed Out

National Pork Producers Council Calling for Zero Tariff Access to China

Indicted for Stealing Trade Secrets

U.S. Soy Focuses on Africa Market Potential

Trade Dispute Highlights the Importance of Foreign Markets

Trade Talks Continue

Next Traunche of MFP Payments on the Way

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