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Trump Tariff Threat Highlights Canada’s Trade Balancing Act

Published January 26, 2026

Over the weekend President Trump said he would put 100% tariffs on Canada if Prime Minister Mark Carney struck a trade deal with China. "A little bit of a scuttle about it this morning," says AgMarket dot Net Market Analyst…

Soybean Strategies

Published January 24, 2026

According to CHS Director of Oilseed Crush Tony Roelofs, China has filled the 12 million metric ton soybean purchase obligation with the United States. "We'll likely see a lot of this executed over the next month or two to China,…

One Global Hotspot Farmers Shouldn’t Ignore

Published January 23, 2026

During the AgCountry Farm Credit Services AgFocus Conference, geopolitical specialist Jacob Shapiro encouraged farmers to focus on more than just the headlines. "For instance, Greenland is not going to have a huge amount of impact on American farmers, Venezuela is not…

Bessent Meets with Chinese Counterpart in Davos

Published January 22, 2026

Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China has fulfilled its commitment to purchase 12 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans. After meeting with China’s vice premier, Bessent said China is prepared to purchase…

Wiesemeyer: Specialty Crops Still Need More Aid

Published January 19, 2026

The House approved a package of funding bills to avoid a government shutdown. It's now up to the Senate to act by Friday. The chance of another government shutdown is up after the shooting death by a federal officer over…

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China Returns to Canadian Canola Market After Tariff Fight

Published January 18, 2026

Canola markets are getting a big boost from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s successful trade trip to China. China has agreed to lower tariffs on canola from 84 percent to 15 percent by March 1. In return, Canada will dramatically…

China Posts Record Trade Surplus

Published January 14, 2026

Despite the U.S. tariff strategy, China posted a record trade surplus in 2025. Imports remained flat, while exports rose 5.5 percent for the full year. That brought China’s trade surplus to $1.2 trillion.

Iran Tariff Could Renew Trade Tensions with China

Published January 13, 2026

President Trump has imposed a new 25 percent tariff on countries that do business with Iran. China would be on that list. That would move the current 20 percent tariff on goods from China to 45 percent. This action comes…

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12 Million Metric Tons Target Lags Recent Years

Published January 7, 2026

China has reportedly purchased 80 percent of the 12 million metric ton soybean purchase obligation from the United States. "We hear the number 12 million metric tons, but typically, the last three years they've bought on average, 26 million metric tons,…

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Policy Expert Breaks Down Venezuela, Trade Implications

Published January 5, 2026

Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt says the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could have ripple effects on global oil markets and agricultural trade, particularly with China and other Central and South American countries. Truitt notes that while Venezuela…

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Trump Tariff Threat Highlights Canada’s Trade Balancing Act

Soybean Strategies

One Global Hotspot Farmers Shouldn’t Ignore

Bessent Meets with Chinese Counterpart in Davos

Wiesemeyer: Specialty Crops Still Need More Aid

China Returns to Canadian Canola Market After Tariff Fight

China Posts Record Trade Surplus

Iran Tariff Could Renew Trade Tensions with China

12 Million Metric Tons Target Lags Recent Years

Policy Expert Breaks Down Venezuela, Trade Implications

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