Articles tagged under: China
Trade Talks to Resume
Published July 1, 2019
U.S. and Chinese trade officials will return to the bargaining table. After a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping during the G-20 Summit, President Donald Trump sounded very optimistic. "We had a very, very good meeting with China; I would…Hope for Progressive Trade Talks Remain
Published June 28, 2019
As discussions between the U.S. and China resume, there is hope progress will be made between the two countries. North Dakota Senator John Hoeven continues to be optimistic. "We're pushing for progress and advocating this trade agreement can be reached,"…China Buys Old Crop Soybeans from U.S.
Published June 28, 2019
Private exporters reported a flash sale of 544,000 tonnes of old crop soybeans to China on Friday. E-Hedger market analyst Jason Kelley was a little surprised. "It's unexpected, but good to see," explains Kelley. "I think the bigger deal is…Smith Hears Farmers’ Concerns about Trade
Published June 17, 2019
There’s no end in sight for the trade tensions between the U.S. and China. Minnesota Senator Tina Smith met with farm leaders Friday afternoon in the Twin Cities and heard concern about the trade situation. "We needed to stand up…China Makes a Roll Move
Published June 14, 2019
Private exporters reported to USDA cancellation of export sales of 136,000 tonnes of old crop soybeans to China Friday. At the same time, announcing fresh sales of 130,000 tonnes of soybeans to China and another 130,000 tonnes of soybeans sold…Doud: U.S. and China Trade Needs to Be Fair
Published June 11, 2019
During a House Agriculture Subcommittee hearing, Chief Agricultural Negotiator Gregg Doud provided an update on the status of trade discussions between the U.S. and China. The upcoming G20 Summit could set a path forward to continue negotiations. Doud said the…U.S. and China Continue to Spar
Published June 4, 2019
The Trump Administration is pushing back after China claimed the U.S. is responsible for the breakdown in trade negotiations. In a joint statement, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said China is “misrepresenting” the situation and…BSE Identified in Brazil
Published June 4, 2019
Brazil has temporarily suspended beef exports to China while a case of BSE is investigated. A 17 year-old cow with “atypical” BSE was identified in Mato Grosso before it entered the food supply. The trade suspension gives the Chinese government…Trade Discussed During Trump’s Trip to Japan
Published May 28, 2019
President Donald Trump’s visit to Japan was largely ceremonial, filled with state dinners and a meeting with the new emperor. However, there was time to talk trade. Trump said he expects an announcement to be made later this summer. The…