Articles tagged under: China
Rural Perspectives
Published August 26, 2019
In this episode of the Rural Perspectives podcast, AgCountry Farm Credit Services Market Education Specialist Katie Miller offers insight on the latest crop conditions and what that means come harvest time. Miller also touches on the current trade situation with…China Retaliates, Trump Tweets and Grain Markets Respond Negatively
Published August 23, 2019
When President Trump tweets, the markets respond. The grain markets were mostly lower Friday regarding China trade. Advance Trading market analyst Tommy Grisafi says the markets tried to recover on Friday. "There was big selling in the markets, trying to…Censky on the U.S. and China Trade Relationship
Published August 23, 2019
Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Steve Censky says it remains to be seen if China will re-engage in a meaningful way in future trade discussions. Censky says the long-term goal is for China to be a fair trader. "We still want…Update: U.S.-China Trade War
Published August 23, 2019
China is urging the United States to meet them “halfway” and end the current trade war. A foreign ministry spokesman voiced hope that the two sides can resolve their differences and find a deal that “mutually beneficial.” This is in…China Urges U.S. to Meet Them ‘Halfway’ and End Trade War
Published August 22, 2019
A foreign ministry spokesman voiced hope that the two sides can resolve their differences and find a deal that “mutually beneficial.” This is in contrast to the recent negative rhetoric. Trade negotiations between the U.S. and China are expected to…Short-term Pain, Long-term Gain
Published August 21, 2019
President Donald Trump is defending his approach to China and trade. In a White House briefing, Trump said he is willing to risk a short-term recession due to a trade war. "China has been ripping this country off for 25…Hong Kong Protests Could Influence Trade Talks
Published August 19, 2019
If China reacts violently to the protests in Hong Kong, it could threaten a potential trade deal between the U.S. and China. President Trump made that warning to Chinese President Xi over the weekend. Meanwhile, White House economic advisor Lawrence…Trade Disputes Tiring NW MN Farmers
Published August 13, 2019
Farmers are tired of the trade war. That’s one takeaway from a roundtable discussion between northwestern Minnesota farmers and Minnesota Senator Tina Smith Monday night. Crookston farmer Tim Dufault said he's tired of reading that farmers are okay with the…Enforcement in U.S. and China Negotiations a Challenge
Published August 7, 2019
The U.S. and China didn’t make much progress in last week’s in-person meetings. Since then, President Trump has announced more tariffs could be on the way for China. Trump has also pledged to stand with American farmers in times of…