Articles tagged under: China
US-China Trade Talks Postponed
Published August 17, 2020
The scheduled trade talks between the U.S. and China this past weekend were postponed. A scheduling conflict was cited. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He were going to review the first…U.S. and China to Review Phase One Trade Deal
Published August 5, 2020
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He will connect by videoconference August 15th to review implementation of the phase one trade deal. Tension between the two countries has built up since the trade agreement was signed.…American Soybean Association Celebrates 100 Years
Published August 4, 2020
The American Soybean Association celebrated their 100-year anniversary on Tuesday. At an in-person event, former leaders reflected on their time in the association and the progress made in agriculture. Current ASA President and Minnesota farmer Bill Gordon considered what would…Grain Markets Balance Weather, Crop Size and Demand
Published August 4, 2020
As August begins, grain traders continue to monitor the weather and U.S. crop conditions. "The temperatures are expected to heat up again in a few weeks, but the rain is supposed to come right along with it. That's keeping the…Keeping Track of the Phase One Deal Follow Through
Published August 3, 2020
During a mid-season market outlook for soybeans webinar, NDSU Extension Grains Marketing Specialist Frayne Olson addressed the conflicting messages on the phase one trade deal between the U.S. and China. According to the Trump administration, China is living up to…Ag Leaders Address Trade Tensions with China
Published August 3, 2020
In a virtual townhall event on Thursday, U.S. Soybean Export Council CEO Jim Sutter acknowledged the tensions between the U.S. and China. With the recent consulate closings, Sutter said it’s important to build up relations, not attack. "Having the kind…Chinese Seeds Illegally Entering the U.S.
Published July 28, 2020
People from across the country have been receiving unsolicited packages of seed from China. Minnesota Department of Agriculture Seed Unit Supervisor Denise Thiede says USDA is investigating this odd situation. "We are contacting each person that notified us and we're…Grain Traders Keep Close Eye on U.S. China Relations
Published July 27, 2020
Traders are watching U.S. and China relations for retaliation after the Trump Administration shut down the Chinese Consulate in Huston. Cornbelt Marketing market analyst Sam Hudson says traders are concerned about cancellations of commodities that have already been sold. "A…Tit-for-Tat
Published July 27, 2020
The U.S. consulate in Chengdu, China officially closed this morning. China ordered the closure after the U.S. shut down the Chinese consulate in Houston. The USDA Foreign Agricultural Service was also closed in Chengdu. The U.S. has five other agricultural…