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China Seeking Flexibility on Phase One Deal

Published February 3, 2020

According to a Bloomberg report, Chinese officials are hoping the U.S. will agree to flexibility on pledges in the phase one trade deal. This comes as the country is working on containing coronavirus outbreaks. There have been more than 17,000…

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China Dominating the Market Conversations

Published February 2, 2020

The market conversations at the end of January were dominated by China. "Coronavirus cases are increasing and so are the fatalities. There are lots of fear and concern that China demand, in particular, could drop sharply if this becomes a…

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Grain Market Continues to Wait for China Purchases

Published January 29, 2020

Funds are short at the end of January and renewed purchases from China are yet to be seen. According to Allendale President Steve Georgy, both are dragging on the markets. "China is on holiday this week. We won't see purchases…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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