Articles tagged under: China
More Tariffs for China
Published August 2, 2019
President Donald Trump has promised to impose ten percent tariffs on another $300 billion in Chinese goods and products. Trump said China has failed to ramp up its purchase of U.S. agricultural products, as promised. The new tariffs are scheduled…USGC Addresses China Trade Challenges at Delegate Meeting
Published August 1, 2019
U.S. and China trade discussions were top of mind as the U.S. Grains Council wrapped up their Board of Delegates meeting in Ohio on Wednesday. North Dakota farmer and former USGC chairman Jim Broten says the U.S. has lost some…Setting Realistic Expectations for China Pork Purchases
Published July 31, 2019
While some market analyst and traders point to a lack of Chinese buying as a reason for low market prices, Loewen and Associates president Pete Loewen says China has been a steady buyer of U.S. products, just not at the…Trade Negotiations to Resume in September
Published July 31, 2019
The White House has released a statement, calling the trade talks between the United States and China “constructive.” Agricultural trade was on the agenda and the Trump Administration says China has confirmed its commitment to increases purchases of U.S. farm…China Losing Huge Numbers of Hogs to ASF
Published July 30, 2019
By the end of this year, China could lose half of its swine herd to African Swine Fever. Rabobank says the disease has already taken out 40 percent of the hog supply. Vietnam, which is also dealing with African Swine…Face-to-Face Trade Talks Resume
Published July 29, 2019
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will arrive in Shanghai later today, participating in trade talks with Chinese Vice Premier Liu He Tuesday and Wednesday. President Donald Trump did not sound optimistic when he met with…Farmers Digest Details of Trade Aid, Still Concerned on Trade
Published July 27, 2019
Farmers are digesting the details of the county rate payments in the USDA’s Market Facilitation Program. Valley City, North Dakota farmer and American Soybean Association director Monte Peterson was in Washington D.C. for the announcement. "We have to let this…Chinese Buyers Seek Tariff Exemptions
Published July 22, 2019
According to state media, Chinese importers are applying to the government to lift tariffs on some U.S. agricultural products. The news report said the importers are trying to meet local demand for these products. It is not known what products…One Year Anniversary for Trade Dispute
Published July 8, 2019
The trade war between the U.S. and China has hit its one-year anniversary. In a statement, American Soybean Association President Davie Stephens said there is no way to “undo the damage done in the past 12 months.” In 2017, the…