Articles tagged under: China
Economic Impact of Coronavirus
Published January 27, 2020
Nearly 3,000 cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in mainland China. To contain the disease, a lockdown is now in place for 57 million people in 15 cities in China. This comes during China’s Lunar New Year, which is one…When Will Phase Two Negotiations with China Begin?
Published January 25, 2020
Rumor has it the next round of trade negotiations with China will begin as soon as possible. However, according to Pro Farmer policy analyst Jim Wiesemeyer, most think the second phase won’t be completed until after the U.S. elections in…A Cat-and-Mouse Game with China
Published January 23, 2020
Market analysts are still trying to understand the details of the new phase one trade agreement with China. Questions remain on the timing of purchases and quantities. According to Summit Commodities market analyst Tim Marsh, China can play hard ball.…Be Flexible in Adapting to China’s Supply Chain
Published January 21, 2020
Speaking on trade at the North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Convention, NDSU Extension crops economist and marketing specialist Frayne Olson said a signed phase one deal with China doesn't mean the grain delivery system in place before the trade war…Analysts Need Confirmation of China Purchases
Published January 21, 2020
The grain markets continue to trend mostly lower following the phase one deal signing with China. INTL FC Stone Chief Commodities Economist Arlan Suderman says analysts need confirmation of China purchases. "The markets are rightfully skeptical about China. I can't…Censky Calls Trade Deal a “Bonanza” for US Agriculture
Published January 20, 2020
In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Deputy Agriculture Secretary Steve Censky said the signing of the trade deal with China will be huge for all of agriculture. It "addresses the longstanding market access barriers that China has…Trade Talks Take Center Stage at 2020 Farm Bureau Convention
Published January 20, 2020
There was talk of trade as President Donald Trump took the stage at the 101st American Farm Bureau Federation convention on Sunday. After Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue welcomed President Donald Trump to the stage, Trump jumped straight to the point…Enforcement Important for Phase One Biotech Updates
Published January 20, 2020
There are updates to the biotech review process in the phase one trade deal with China. American Seed Trade Association President and CEO Andy LaVigne says the process provides more clarity moving forward. "The current process is a bit cloudy…VanderWal Speaks to Phase One Trade Agreement with China
Published January 19, 2020
More than 200 people attended the phase one signing ceremony, with one of those being South Dakota Farm Bureau President Scott VanderWal. "The main impact on agriculture has to do with the $40 billion of ag products going to China.…