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White House Has Plan to Reduce Consumer Beef Prices

Published October 17, 2025

In the final minutes of a media briefing on Thursday, President Trump said energy and food prices are coming down. The one exception has been beef prices. "I think we have a deal on beef that would bring the price…

Cooking Oil Decision Could Have Huge Domino Effect

Published October 15, 2025

President Trump’s social media post suggesting a boycott on Chinese cooking oil has major implications for the U.S. soybean industry. However, Minnesota Soybean Growers Association Executive Director Joe Smentek says it’s biofuels policy issue, not a trade issue. "What has been…

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‘Testy’

Published October 15, 2025

During a White House news briefing on Tuesday, President Trump addressed the trade relationship with China. "Look, I have a great relationship with President Xi, but sometimes he gets testy because China likes to take advantage of people," said Trump. "We…

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Used Chinese Cooking Oil in the Crosshairs

Published October 15, 2025

President Donald Trump used Truth Social to deliver his latest warning to China. Trump said he believes China is purposely not buying U.S. soybeans, describing it as “an economically hostile act.’ Trump went on to say that the U.S. may…

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Next Step is Up to China

Published October 15, 2025

In an appearance on CNBC, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the likelihood of 100 percent tariffs on China depends on what Beijing does next. China initially implemented restrictions on exports of rare earth minerals used in the tech sector.…

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China Responds to Trump Tariff Threat

Published October 13, 2025

The Commerce Ministry released a statement saying, ‘China’s stance is consistent; China does not want a tariff war, but it is not afraid of one.’ This back-and-forth began when China added new restrictions on rare earth minerals, which are necessary…

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Tariff News Called ‘Deeply Disappointing’

Published October 13, 2025

The American Soybean Association released a statement after news surfaced that President Trump may cancel a scheduled meeting with Chinese President XI. ASA President Caleb Ragland said ‘trade wars are harmful to everyone and these latest developments are deeply disappointing.’…

DC Rhetoric Sends Soybean Prices South

Published October 10, 2025

President Donald Trump now says there is no reason to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of the month. Trump’s comments are in response to new Chinese restrictions on exports of rare earth minerals used by the…

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Soybean Trade Will be on the Agenda

Published October 10, 2025

President Donald Trump said he expects China to open its market to U.S. soybeans. It will be on the agenda when Trump meets with Chinese President Xi at the end of this month. During Thursday’s cabinet meeting, Trump touted the…

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Farm Assistance Won’t Happen Until Government Reopens

Published October 10, 2025

During President Trump’s Cabinet meeting, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said these are uncertain times for the U.S. farm economy. She blamed the $50 billion agricultural trade deficit inherited from the Biden Administration and high input costs."The President has committed, if…

Articles tagged under: Trump

White House Has Plan to Reduce Consumer Beef Prices

Cooking Oil Decision Could Have Huge Domino Effect

‘Testy’

Used Chinese Cooking Oil in the Crosshairs

Next Step is Up to China

China Responds to Trump Tariff Threat

Tariff News Called ‘Deeply Disappointing’

DC Rhetoric Sends Soybean Prices South

Soybean Trade Will be on the Agenda

Farm Assistance Won’t Happen Until Government Reopens

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