Articles tagged under: China
Trump Takes Hard Line With China
Published May 4, 2020
During a virtual town hall event from the Lincoln Memorial Sunday night, President Donald Trump threatened to terminate the trade deal with China. There’s been speculation China may struggle to fulfill its commitment due to the economic damages associated with…U.S. Considers Trade Retaliation Against China
Published May 1, 2020
The U.S. is investigating the source of the coronavirus and what China did to prevent the spread of the disease. "China is buying billions of dollars worth of our products, farm products and other products, and it is a good…China’s Soybean Purchases Positive for ND Farmers
Published April 24, 2020
China bought U.S. soybeans two days in a row this past week. "That's good news for North Dakota farmers," says Stephanie Sinner, executive director, North Dakota Soybean Council. This is typically not the time of year China buys from the…Soybean Prices in the Pacific Northwest are Competitive
Published April 23, 2020
E-Hedger market analyst Ryland Textor says soybean prices out of the Pacific Northwest are the most competitive right now as sales to China pick up. "If China starts to step in to buy, they're getting a really good bargain on…USSEC Reviews Global Market Situation
Published April 16, 2020
The U.S. Soybean Export Council hosted a global digital conference and situation report this past week. Despite the impact from COVID-19, American Soybean Association President Bill Gordon offered a clear message for the international marketplace. "We are open for business."…Optimism Remains for U.S.-China Trade Deal
Published April 15, 2020
During a webinar sponsored by the U.S. Soybean Export Council, ConsiliAgra Managing Director Emily French said soybeans continue to be range bound. Before COVID-19, demand was hurt by U.S.-China trade war. The demand uncertainty is now linked to the lockdown…Waiting for China Demand to Show Up
Published April 15, 2020
Many grain traders are waiting for China demand to show up. While China has been buying small amounts from the U.S., Van Ahn and Company chief financial officer Kristi Van Ahn says China continues to buy large quantities from South…Trump Voices Optimism About China Trade Deal
Published April 7, 2020
President Donald Trump remains confident China will honor its phase one trade deal with the United States. "It's time that our farmers benefited. We'll see if that deal is honored and I think it will be because I know President…No Change in Canada and China Canola Trade Spat
Published April 1, 2020
Discussions between the Canada and China governments brought up questions in the past few days of China allowing imports of Canadian canola seed. According to the Canola Council of Canada vice president of government affairs Brian Innes, there was a…