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China Returns to Canadian Canola Market After Tariff Fight

Published January 18, 2026

Canola markets are getting a big boost from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s successful trade trip to China. China has agreed to lower tariffs on canola from 84 percent to 15 percent by March 1. In return, Canada will dramatically…

China Posts Record Trade Surplus

Published January 14, 2026

Despite the U.S. tariff strategy, China posted a record trade surplus in 2025. Imports remained flat, while exports rose 5.5 percent for the full year. That brought China’s trade surplus to $1.2 trillion.

Iran Tariff Could Renew Trade Tensions with China

Published January 13, 2026

President Trump has imposed a new 25 percent tariff on countries that do business with Iran. China would be on that list. That would move the current 20 percent tariff on goods from China to 45 percent. This action comes…

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12 Million Metric Tons Target Lags Recent Years

Published January 7, 2026

China has reportedly purchased 80 percent of the 12 million metric ton soybean purchase obligation from the United States. "We hear the number 12 million metric tons, but typically, the last three years they've bought on average, 26 million metric tons,…

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Policy Expert Breaks Down Venezuela, Trade Implications

Published January 5, 2026

Policy Solutions President Jay Truitt says the U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro could have ripple effects on global oil markets and agricultural trade, particularly with China and other Central and South American countries. Truitt notes that while Venezuela…

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China Increases Tariff on Beef Imports

Published December 31, 2025

China has slapped an additional 55 percent tariff on beef imports from the United States, Brazil, Australia and other countries. The tariffs kick in when shipments exceed certain quota levels. China has already imposed enhanced inspection protocols at its ports…

Seeking Self-Sufficiency

Published December 31, 2025

Chinese officials have repeated a familiar theme at a rural conference this past week in Beijing. They have called for an increase in grain and oilseed production and less reliance on imports. This call for self-sufficiency has been heard for…

Stagflation Expected to Persist

Published December 30, 2025

AgriBusiness Global has released its annual forecast for factors expected to influence agriculture in 2026. The report predicts that input prices will remain flat or rise as suppliers compete for a smaller pool of farm purchases. China’s ongoing economic pressures,…

Taiwan Tensions Rise

Published December 30, 2025

China is escalating military pressure on Taiwan, conducting a second day of large-scale drills aimed at demonstrating its ability to blockade the island. The People’s Liberation Army deployed warships, fighter jets, bombers, and missiles to the waters north and south…

When Will the Market Turn for Farmers?

Published December 29, 2025

Agribusiness consultant Michael Kvistad says U.S. farmers remain under heavy financial pressure as high input costs collide with lower commodity prices, but he believes the cycle will eventually turn. Kvistad points to global production trends as the primary force keeping…

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Articles tagged under: China

China Returns to Canadian Canola Market After Tariff Fight

China Posts Record Trade Surplus

Iran Tariff Could Renew Trade Tensions with China

12 Million Metric Tons Target Lags Recent Years

Policy Expert Breaks Down Venezuela, Trade Implications

China Increases Tariff on Beef Imports

Seeking Self-Sufficiency

Stagflation Expected to Persist

Taiwan Tensions Rise

When Will the Market Turn for Farmers?

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