Articles tagged under: China
Optimism Remains for Phase One Deal with China
Published July 19, 2020
Optimism remains for the U.S. and China phase one trade deal. "China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs recently updated their expectations for China's soybean imports in the 2019 and 2020 marketing year by three million metric tons. I look…Trump Talks Trade
Published July 15, 2020
At a White House press conference, President Donald Trump touted the recent Chinese purchases of U.S. corn and soybeans. Trump also voiced second thoughts about the phase one trade deal with China. "When I made the deal, I thought this…Hopes Diminish for Phase II Deal
Published July 13, 2020
While speaking to reporters Friday, President Donald Trump downplayed any hope for a phase two trade agreement with China. Trump said China’s response to the coronavirus pandemic was not adequate and the relationship between the two countries has been damaged.Potential for Another Pandemic
Published June 30, 2020
Chinese researchers have identified an influenza virus in pigs that can infect people and it has the potential to be another pandemic. The Chinese Foreign Ministry said all necessary measures will be taken to prevent the spread of this virus.…Possible Trade Friction Between the U.S. and China
Published June 29, 2020
The Chinese government announced today it will impose restrictions on visas for U.S. citizens. This follows last week’s decision by the U.S. to restrict visas for Chinese officials. The dispute centers on China’s authority over Hong Kong. The conflict could…U.S. Confiscates Chinese Meat
Published June 24, 2020
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection has confiscated nearly 20,000 pounds of meat products from China. The pork, beef, chicken and duck products were moving through the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. The meat was mixed into boxes…China Approves New GMO Products for Import
Published June 23, 2020
China’s agriculture ministry has issued safety certificates for two new soybean varieties. Five corn hybrids and another soybean variety were also renewed. This is seen as an indication China is easing its restrictions on biotech crop imports.Watch for More China Purchases
Published June 22, 2020
The reports saying that China intends to step up purchases of farm commodities to meet their phase one trade commitments has helped support the corn and soybeans. China purchases weren’t really expected until the second half of the year. "Especially…A Request to Push Forward on the Phase One Deal
Published June 16, 2020
The North American Meat Institute and other agricultural organizations penned a letter to President Donald Trump on Tuesday, calling on the administration to continue the implementation of the phase one trade deal. In the letter, the groups said China offers…