Articles tagged under: China
Indicted for Stealing Trade Secrets
Published November 25, 2019
A federal grand jury has formally indicted a Chinese national for stealing trade secrets from Monsanto. This man was arrested more than two years ago trying to leave the U.S. with proprietary agricultural technology copied onto a micro SD card.…U.S. Soy Focuses on Africa Market Potential
Published November 20, 2019
While the U.S. and China trade talks continue, the U.S. soy industry is continuing to diversify its markets. U.S. Soybean Export Council Senior Director Ed Beaman says emerging markets include Pakistan, India and others. "Egypt, Morocco and other areas of…Trade Dispute Highlights the Importance of Foreign Markets
Published November 20, 2019
The U.S. and China have not yet come to terms on a phase-one trade deal. China is reportedly demanding the U.S. remove all trade tariffs, which seems to be a non-starter for the Trump Administration. American Soybean Association Vice President…Trade Talks Continue
Published November 18, 2019
U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators met by phone over the weekend. Regarding the phase-one trade deal, both sides described the discussion as “constructive.” The U.S. and China also agreed to stay in close communication. As a sign of good faith,…Next Traunche of MFP Payments on the Way
Published November 18, 2019
The second tranche of Market Facilitation Program payments will be made beginning today. Farmers will receive 25 percent of the total 2019 MFP payment. That’s on top of the 50 percent payment made earlier this year. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue…Cramer Discusses Trade Issues with President Trump
Published November 8, 2019
President Donald Trump and North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer discussed the U.S. and China trade talks via phone on Thursday night. "President Trump never overplays his hand with China; neither does China." Cramer sees cautious optimism for a trade deal.…Phase One U.S. and China Trade Agreement Could Benefit Ag
Published November 8, 2019
South Dakota Senator John Thune says President Trump wants to organize the first phase of a U.S. and China trade agreement soon. "This will include a lot of changes to benefit agriculture. China, at least in this part of the…Trade Deal Could be Signed in Iowa
Published November 4, 2019
According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, the United States and China have been in continuous contact. President Donald Trump appeared optimistic when meeting with reporters late Friday. When phase one of the trade deal is completed, Trump wants the signing…Trade Talks “Ahead of Schedule”
Published October 29, 2019
President Donald Trump is optimistic about the pace of negotiations for a trade deal between the U.S. and China. "We are looking at probably being ahead of schedule on a very big portion of the China deal," said Trump. "That'll…