Phase One is Done
The U.S. and China have signed phase one of a trade agreement. President Donald Trump was joined by Chinese Vice Premier Liu He at the White House ceremony on Wednesday. "Today, we take a momentous step, one that has never…
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China Trade Team to be in U.S. Next Week
A Chinese trade delegation is now tentatively scheduled to arrive in the United States on January 13. Vice Premier Liu He was originally scheduled to be in the U.S. during the first week of January, but that timeline changed when…
Heading into ’20, Rolling Stone Takes Aim at MFP Payments
Rolling Stone magazine is known for its stories on music and pop culture, but an agriculture story is currently the top trending item on its website. The story cites the so-called ‘Trump Money,’ saying it is buying silence from farmers…
Trump: Phase One Trade Deal to Be Signed January 15
The U.S. and China will sign the phase one trade deal on January 15. That’s according to a tweet from President Trump on Tuesday. Trump says the ceremony will take place at the White House and high level representatives of…
Trade Agreement Could be Signed Within Days
A phase one trade deal between the U.S. and China is expected to be signed within a matter of days. While President Trump and Chinese President Xi are expected to participate in a signing ceremony, details have not been announced.…
Phase One Trade Deal Secured
While the U.S. and China have an agreement, in principle, for a phase one trade deal, both countries will now move to a legal review of the language. They also need to determine how to handle the signing of the…
U.S. Soybean/Pork Exports Exempted From Tariffs
The Chinese government is taking steps to exempt some U.S. soybeans and pork from punitive tariffs. The state-run Chinese news agency made that announcement, but the story did not specify the amount of imports that would be exempted. President Donald…
China Wants Tariff Rollback
The Chinese newspaper Global Times is reporting there won’t be a trade deal with the United States unless the U.S. cuts tariffs are cut first. This news story quotes a former Chinese commerce minister, saying China will purchase U.S. farm…
Tariffs Restored on Brazilian and Argentine Steel/Aluminum
President Donald Trump is restoring tariffs on steel and aluminum products from Brazil and Argentina. On Twitter, Trump said those two countries have devalued their currencies, which has hurt farmers and manufacturers. With this move, Trump said these countries will…
Trump Tweet
President Donald Trump referenced the Market Facilitation Program payments while on Twitter over the weekend. Trump said farmers are receiving “another major round of cash” due to Chinese tariffs. Trump said small farms will be “big beneficiaries.” However, payments are…
