Articles tagged under: China
Global Nitrogen Producers Face Setbacks
Published January 19, 2025
U.S. nitrogen fertilizer markets have seen an uptick to start the year due to global supplies. China, in particular, has curbed urea exports to the tune of a five million ton shortfall. "That is something that could change very quickly,…China’s Central Bank Pumps Money Into the Economy
Published January 15, 2025
China’s central bank has pumped a near record amount of liquidity into the banking system through its seven-day reverse repurchase agreements. The amount approaches the U.S. equivalent of $131 billion. This move happens at a time when the Chinese government…China Strives for Improved Food Self-Sufficiency
Published January 9, 2025
The Chinese agriculture ministry plans to accelerate the breeding of new corn and soybean varieties with an emphasis on yield. This effort is designed to improve the country’s food security. In addition to improved seed genetics, the ag ministry is…Grain Exports Lag Despite Speculation of Pre-Tariff Surge
Published January 8, 2025
There has been speculation that grain and oilseed exports would surge ahead of the Trump Administration and the potential implementation of across-the-board tariffs. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson said that pre-purchasing did not materialize. "There may have been a…U.S. Grain Markets Face Uncertainty
Published December 27, 2024
With all the uncertainties facing U.S. grains markets in 2025, strong trade relations are more important than ever. "With soybeans, you consider the fact that over half of what's produced is exported and these markets took years to develop, we're…U.S. and China Expected to React Differently to a Trade War
Published December 13, 2024
The United States and China each learned a lot from the trade war that happened during President-Elect Donald Trump's first term. NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson said both global economies are in a different place than it was in…China Arrests Former Ag Minister
Published December 10, 2024
The Chinese government has arrested its former agriculture minister Tan Renjian on bribery charges. State media reported Tang accepted gifts and money in violation of regulations and used his authority to support family business activities.Xi to Boost Economy
Published December 10, 2024
China is loosening its monetary policy to deal with deflation and a weak economy. The policy shifts are expected to include fewer restrictions on homebuying and increase government spending to boost domestic demand. At the Chinese Communist Party's annual economic…Another Perdue in the Trump Administration
Published December 6, 2024
Former Georgia Senator David Perdue has been nominated to serve as the U.S. ambassador to China. Perdue worked in the textiles and consumer retail business, including time living in China. Perdue is a cousin to former Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue.