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Analysts Encouraged By U.S.-China Talks

Published May 22, 2018

R.J. O’Brien Head of Market Insights Rich Feltes says news the U.S. and China are pulling trade tariffs off the table is encouraging, which should indicate China will not cancel anymore old crop soybean shipments. “China still has 3.2 million…

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ND Farmer Offers Input on U.S.-China Trade

Published May 22, 2018

The U.S. Soybean Export Council is pleased with the progress seen in the trade dispute between the United States and China. The details still need to be finalized, but USSEC Vice Chairman Monte Peterson welcomes the opportunity to "be part…

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China Concerns Ease

Published May 21, 2018

NDSU Extension Crops Economist Frayne Olson says soybeans traders are relieved as trade concerns ease. “Essentially, the agreement was yes, we’ll continue to negotiate. The tariffs proposed to be put in place later this month are put on hold. There’s…

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A Deal with China Could Help Soybeans

Published May 21, 2018

Brock Associates President Richard Brock says a trade deal with China has the potential to be a game changer for U.S. markets. “If it really happens. I think the odds are high China will increase agricultural imports from us by…

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Trade War Put “On Hold”

Published May 21, 2018

In the words of Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin, the trade war between the U.S. and China has been put “on hold.” Neither country will impose tariffs while they finalize a deal to reduce China’s huge trade surplus with the United…

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USGC Responds to Chinese Sorghum Decision

Published May 18, 2018

In a statement, U.S. Grains Council President and CEO Tom Sleight said he is pleased with China’s decision to drop its anti-dumping and countervailing duty cases against U.S. sorghum. Sleight described it as “a step in the right direction for…

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Compromise Possible Between the U.S. and China

Published May 15, 2018

China may be ready to drop its tariff threat for U.S. farm commodities, like soybeans and pork. Reuters and Dow Jones are both reporting the U.S. and China are working on an agreement that would end U.S. sanctions against a…

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A New Development in U.S.-China Trade Relations

Published May 14, 2018

In a weekend tweet, President Donald Trump said he is working with the Chinese government to ease penalties for a major Chinese communications company. Within the Washington Beltway, this move is seen as a bargaining chip to reduce the threat…

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Trump and Xi Discuss Trade

Published May 9, 2018

Trade was on the agenda when President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping talked by phone Tuesday. In a statement, the White House said Trump is committed to having a trade relationship with China that is balanced and benefits…

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U.S. Trade Deficit With China Grows

Published May 8, 2018

China’s trade surplus with the United States grew last month. The trade surplus totaled more than $22 billion in April, up nearly 44 percent from March. Over the first four months of the year, China’s trade surplus with the U.S.…

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