Articles tagged under: trade
Cramer Discusses Trade Issues with President Trump
Published November 8, 2019
President Donald Trump and North Dakota Senator Kevin Cramer discussed the U.S. and China trade talks via phone on Thursday night. "President Trump never overplays his hand with China; neither does China." Cramer sees cautious optimism for a trade deal.…Phase One U.S. and China Trade Agreement Could Benefit Ag
Published November 8, 2019
South Dakota Senator John Thune says President Trump wants to organize the first phase of a U.S. and China trade agreement soon. "This will include a lot of changes to benefit agriculture. China, at least in this part of the…National Pork Producers Council Launches USMCA Campaign
Published November 7, 2019
The National Pork Producers Council launched a new campaign this week to highlight the importance and benefits of the U.S. Mexico Canada Agreement. Called ‘It’s Pork O’Clock Somewhere,’ the campaign features pork dishes made possible by the USMCA and facts…Talk of a Trade Deal Sparks a Positive Reaction from the Soybean Industry
Published October 14, 2019
On Friday, President Donald Trump announced ‘phase one’ of a trade deal with China. "It’s always positive news when leaders from the U.S. and China can get together and talk trade," says American Soybean Association Vice President Bill Gordon. The…Crude Sunflower Oil Included in Trade Deal
Published October 9, 2019
President Donald Trump has signed the new terms of a trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan. It's going to allowed us to open up a new market for crude sunflower oil," National Sunflower Association Executive Director John Sandbakken. Historically,…President Trump Signs U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement
Published October 8, 2019
Corn farmers, cattle ranchers and several others representing U.S. agriculture painted the backdrop for the signing ceremony at the White House. The bilateral trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan will benefit farm country by lifting tariffs on $7.2 billion…State Media says Trade Talks are Good
Published September 23, 2019
China’s state media is saying China did not cancel planned farm visits due to a breakdown in trade negotiations. According to a Sunday report, China’s senior agricultural official told the state media there was a good outcome from the negotiations…Pork Board Remains Optimistic About Trade Deals
Published September 23, 2019
Signing of a trade agreement between the U.S. and Japan could happen during the United Nations General Assembly later this month in New York. "Japan is the most important market, by value, for U.S. pork," says National Pork Board Chief…It’s “Only a Start” with Soybean Purchases
Published September 19, 2019
The latest development is China will exempt U.S. soybeans, pork and other agricultural commodities from punitive tariffs. "From what we understand, a limited number of companies in China have been given a limited quantity of soybeans they are able to…