Articles tagged under: China
China Waives Tariffs on US Soybeans, Pork
Published September 16, 2019
As a sign of good faith, China will exempt U.S. soybeans, pork and other agricultural commodities from punitive tariffs. On Friday, USDA also announced the sale of 204,000 metric tons of U.S. soybeans to China. High-level trade negotiations between the…The Harvest Will Tell the Story
Published September 12, 2019
It may be after the 2020 elections before the trade skirmish with China is resolved. "No doubt; China didn't get to where they are without being a hardliner, said Kristi Van Ahn of Van Ahn and Company. "They will push…Canada and China Disputes Discussed in Trade Trip
Published September 9, 2019
A U.S. trade delegation is back from a trip to Canada. U.S. Soybean Export Council Regional Director Kevin Roepke was on the tour. He says the trade disputes between Canada and China had attention throughout the week. "There are two…Johnson: U.S. in Long-Term Funk with China
Published September 9, 2019
The U.S. and China will continue trade negotiations next month. In the meantime, National Farmers Union President Roger Johnson says the U.S. is in a long-term funk with China. "As a country, we're asking China to change their form of…Relationships Are Vital for Trade
Published September 9, 2019
President and CEO of the U.S. Dairy Export Council Tom Vilsack is back in the U.S. following a trip to China and Japan earlier this month. Vilsack says it’s important both governments and industry professionals understand the value of the…Canada Seeks WTO Action
Published September 9, 2019
Canada is seeking action from the World Trade Organization to settle a trade dispute with China. Bilateral consultations are being sought to address China’s decision to stop buying Canadian canola. Canada claims China made a political decision based on Canada’s…Despite Trade Skirmish, Pork Exports Break Records
Published September 6, 2019
U.S. pork exports were record large in July. At more than 233 metric tons, pork exports were up 32 percent from one year ago. Exports to China and Hong Kong reached a record $152.5 million in value. Mexico and Japan…Additional Tariffs Put in Place
Published September 2, 2019
Over the weekend, the U.S. and China went forward with a new set of tariffs. The U.S. imposed a 15 percent tariff on $112 billion in Chinese consumer products, ranging from clothing to TV sets. Additional tariffs are scheduled to…New Development in U.S.-China Negotiations
Published August 26, 2019
According to President Trump, Chinese officials called over the weekend saying the two sides should return to the bargaining table. Trump said China wants to make a deal and “that’s a great thing.” This morning, Trump also tweeted his respect…