Articles tagged under: trade
A Roadblock for Fresh Potato Market Access
Published March 1, 2022
About 10 days ago, the National Potato Council got a phone call from the USDA and Mexico negotiators. "On the call, we were informed they wanted to move forward with chipping potatoes first and then, table stock potatoes wouldn't advance…Tai: The U.S. -China Trade Relationship is Complicated
Published February 25, 2022
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai discussed the complicated relationship between the U.S. and China during the final day of the USDA's Ag Outlook Forum. "China is a rival, a competitor, but it also is a partner in areas where we…China Remains Top Market for U.S. Ag Products
Published February 10, 2022
According to the Commerce Department, China purchased a record $33 billion worth of U.S. agricultural products in 2021. China failed to meet its purchase commitments, but AgTrade Strategies Principal Sharon Bomer Lauritsen says the phase one trade deal included other…Exploring New Soybean Market Opportunities
Published January 3, 2022
China remains the top buyer of U.S. soybeans, but the U.S. Soybean Export Council continues to explore new markets. According to board member and Kansas soybean farmer Lance Rezac, India is starting to allow imports of GMO soybean meal. "India's…Phase One Purchase Agreement Expires
Published January 3, 2022
The purchase agreement in the phase one trade deal between the U.S. and China expired on Friday. Ag Watch Market Advisors President Dewey Strickler says it may be a while before we know what that will mean for U.S. exports.…Keep Building on U.S. Soybean Trade in 2022
Published December 24, 2021
The Biden administration hasn’t been majorly aggressive on trade this year, but the U.S. soybean industry hopes that changes going into 2022. With an increase demand for protein in Asia, American Soybean Association CEO Steve Censky says the U.S. soybean…Opportunities Ahead for U.S. Dairy Exports
Published November 29, 2021
One bright spot for dairy industry is the export demand. The USDA is forecasting dairy product exports to increase $200 million in Fiscal Year 2022, reflecting strong global import demand and tightening competitor supplies. American Farm Bureau Federation Chief Economist…USTR Focuses on Rebuilding Bridges with Trade Allies
Published November 22, 2021
Trade is not the top priority for the Biden administration, but there are highly skilled leaders at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative implementing current trade deals. These leaders are focused on rebuilding bridges will allies. "Looking at how…Biden and Xi Expected to Discuss Trade
Published November 13, 2021
President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping will meet virtually later today. U.S. agricultural sales to China are at record highs, but China is not meeting its trade obligations within the phase one trade deal with the United States.…