Articles tagged under: China
Peterson Questions Administration Trade Strategy
Published May 6, 2019
In an interview with Agri-Pulse, House Agriculture Committee Chairman Collin Peterson is questioning the Administration’s strategy for the trade talks with China. "For the life of my, I cannot figure out what is going on," said Peterson. "Every time we…Tweet Sends Markets Lower
Published May 6, 2019
Just ahead of another round of trade negotiations between the U.S. and China, President Donald Trump went to Twitter and threatened to increase the tariff rate on Chinese products. Trump said the tariffs on Chinese products is “partially responsible” for…U.S. China Trade Talks “Remain Productive”
Published May 3, 2019
The Trump Administration says trade talks between the U.S. and China remain productive. Even if there is a trade agreement reached soon, NDSU Extension crops economist Frayne Olson says it would take a few weeks to see what the agreement…Canadian Canola Farmers Receive Credit Bump
Published May 2, 2019
Additional funds are now available for Canadian farmers through the Advance Payments Program. The program expands credit to one million Canadian and provides up to $500,000 interest-free for canola production. This comes as a result of China blocking imports of…Perdue “Cautiously Optimistic” on Trade Timeframe
Published April 30, 2019
Trade talks between the U.S. and China resume this week in Beijing. U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin has expressed optimism that a deal could be reached within a month. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is cautiously optimistic about that timeframe. "It's…Cargill to Expand Chinese Corn Processing Business
Published April 23, 2019
Cargill plans to invest $112 million to expand the size of its corn processing facility in northeastern China. The plan is to increase capacity to two million metric tons per year by 2020. This is part of a joint effort…Canada Explores New Options for Canola Exports
Published April 19, 2019
China’s cancellation of canola import licenses of Richardson and Viterra has stopped canola exports to China. The Canola Council of Canada President Jim Everson told the industry Thursday reopening the market is the top priority, followed by looking at ways…The U.S. Exports More Pork to China
Published April 18, 2019
Thursday's USDA weekly export sales report confirmed more pork sales to China. Net pork sales for the week ending April 11 are 40,300 metric tons and 23,500 of those tonnes were sales to China. That means more than 101,000 tonnes…Making Sure Trading Partners Play By the Rules
Published April 18, 2019
Following Thursday's WTO ruling, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue said making sure trade partners play by the rules is vital. He also said the announcement is another victory for American farmers and fairness in the global trade system. U.S. Trade Representative…