Articles tagged under: China
Potential for a Boost in Pork Exports to China
Published December 28, 2018
Because of the African Swine Fever outbreak in China’s swine herd, Global Commodity Analytics and Consulting President Mike Zuzolo thinks pork exports may overtake soybean exports to China. "It would make sense to me domestic Chinese hog producers would not repopulate…China Drops Tariffs for Alternative Feed Products
Published December 26, 2018
Starting January 1, China is reducing the tariffs on more than 700 American products. Tariffs on sunflower meal, canola meal and other alternatives to soybean meal will be removed. Trade negotiations continued during the holiday season with discussions taking place…Hopeful for Chinese Corn Sales
Published December 19, 2018
Private exporters have confirmed the sale of nearly 1.2 million tonnes of soybeans to China, which saw a muted market reaction. Abbott Futures market analyst Peter Georgantones would like to see corn sales to China. "That would ignite the corn…U.S. and China Prepare for Trade Talks
Published December 19, 2018
The U.S. and China are working on the logistics for face-to-face trade negotiations in January. The two sides met by phone Wednesday. The current trade détente runs out March 1. Without a deal by that time, the U.S. will impose…Optimism for a Positive End to Trade Talks
Published December 14, 2018
S & W Trading market analyst Andy Shissler doesn’t think the trade war with China will last much longer since tariffs are starting to impact the 'big boys'. Both countries are feeling the impact of the trade war. "I think it's headed…Buy the Rumor, Sell the Fact
Published December 14, 2018
China followed Thursday's confirmed purchase of U.S. soybeans with another buy on Friday. Standard Grain President Joe Vaclavik says the trade is disappointed in the amounts announced. With the huge soybean supply, Vaclavik will need to make significant buys to…U.S. Soybeans Sold to China
Published December 14, 2018
China has made its first significant purchase of U.S. soybeans since early July. That’s when China retaliated against the large tariffs imposed by the Trump Administration. On Thursday, USDA reported 1.13 million metric tons (41.5 million bushels) of U.S. soybeans…Frederickson Reacts to Chinese Soybean Purchase
Published December 13, 2018
The Chinese soybean purchase is seen as a goodwill gesture while more significant negotiations take place with the United States. "I'm happy about that," was the reaction from Minnesota Agriculture Commissioner Dave Frederickson. "We've been critical of this administration for…Gordon Elected to ASA Leadership Position
Published December 7, 2018
A Minnesota farmer is the new vice president for the American Soybean Association. Bill Gordon, who farms at Worthington, is pleased with the level of cooperation between ASA and the United Soybean Board, creating opportunities for the future. "Even there…