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Administration Officials Discuss Trade with China

Published November 7, 2026

Chinese officials indicate they will expand purchases of U.S. ag products only if the United States implements reciprocal tariff cuts. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer both spoke with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and emphasized…

U.S.-China Trade Details

Published September 29, 2026

Details are emerging about agricultural tariff reductions under the U.S.-China trade framework. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer said China's list includes corn, sorghum, wheat, rice, cotton, meat, dairy and ethanol expected to eventually receive a ten percent tariff reduction. “Many in…

Dairy and Agriculture in Focus for U.S. Trade

Published September 11, 2026

Dairy remains part of the U.S. Canada trade dispute, with some Canadian dairy products and other goods facing a ban beginning September 29. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer says access to Canada's dairy market has been a longstanding concern. “Since…

China Ramps Up U.S. Ag Purchases

Published September 10, 2026

China is on track to meet its latest commitments to purchase U.S. agricultural products. USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg says China is increasing purchases ahead of President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington later this…

Clarity Sought in China’s 25 MMT Soybean Commitment

Published August 21, 2026

North Dakota soybean growers want more details on China's pledge to buy 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans. “The 25 million metric ton guarantee is a step in the right direction,” said Brent Kohls, a North Dakota Soybean Growers…

White House Targets Tariff Evasion

Published August 14, 2026

The White House is cracking down on companies avoiding U.S. tariffs by routing goods through other countries. A new report says China-linked goods are being rerouted through more than 40 countries, potentially involving between $40 billion and $303 billion in…

Heavy Rain Raises Concerns for China’s Crops

Published August 11, 2026

Heavy rainfall is raising concerns for corn and soybean production in China after Typhoon Dolphin moved through central China over the weekend. Flooding is possible across portions of North China. China had otherwise experienced a favorable growing season, but significant…

Aussie Canola Heading to China

Published July 13, 2026

China is giving Australia more access to its market for canola. China, who is the world’s largest canola importer, made trial purchases of Aussie canola in the past year. A broader import license is now available to expand that business.

NDSU Reviews Phase One Trade Deal

Published June 23, 2026

The latest NDSU Agricultural Trade Monitor reviews the U.S.-China Phase One trade agreement. It says U.S. ag exports to China reached a record $38 billion in 2022. That’s up from $9 billion during the trade war in 2018. During that…

China Re-ups Its Five-Year Plan

Published June 3, 2026

The Chinese government has updated its five-year plan to fast track agricultural and rural modernization. To be more self-reliant, China plans to increase its grain production capacity to 725 million tons by 2030. The goals also include an increase in…

Articles tagged under: China

Administration Officials Discuss Trade with China

U.S.-China Trade Details

Dairy and Agriculture in Focus for U.S. Trade

China Ramps Up U.S. Ag Purchases

Clarity Sought in China’s 25 MMT Soybean Commitment

White House Targets Tariff Evasion

Heavy Rain Raises Concerns for China’s Crops

Aussie Canola Heading to China

NDSU Reviews Phase One Trade Deal

China Re-ups Its Five-Year Plan

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