Articles tagged under: U.S.
Optimism for a Positive End to Trade Talks
Published December 14, 2018
S & W Trading market analyst Andy Shissler doesn’t think the trade war with China will last much longer since tariffs are starting to impact the 'big boys'. Both countries are feeling the impact of the trade war. "I think it's headed…Republicans Push for USCMA Passage
Published November 23, 2018
Twelve Republican senators sent a letter to President Donald Trump, asking him to send final legislative language on the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Trade Agreement to Congress as soon as possible. The senators want Congress to vote on it before Democrats take control…Cautious Optimism Ahead of the G20 Summit
Published November 15, 2018
American Soybean Association President John Heisdorffer is optimistic the upcoming trade meeting between the U.S. and China ahead of the G20 summit will include positive dialogue. However, he's seen it before where negotiations start and then, discussions pull back. "The…A Trade Agreement with China Could Boost Corn
Published November 2, 2018
If the U.S.and China do come to an agreement on trade, the soybean market could react sharply higher. Zaner Group Ag Hedge Lead Ted Seifried says the corn market will also likely benefit. "With all of the talk of corn picking…Brazilian Farmers Take Advantage of the Trade War
Published September 24, 2018
Soybean and Corn Advisor President Michael Cordonnier says South American farmers are trying to take advantage of the trade war between China and the U.S. "Brazilian farmers think they are in the driver's seat. I'd have to agree with them.…A Tough Trade Outlook
Published September 19, 2018
The Trump Administration will implement 10 percent tariffs on another $200 billion in Chinese products, taking effect next Monday. University of Missouri’s Food and Agricultural Policy Research Institute Director Pat Westhoff says the U.S. – China tit-for-tat trade dispute sends…Elevators Hesitate to Take More Grain
Published September 18, 2018
The lack of an export market out of the Pacific Northwest is causing soybean basis levels in the Northern Plains to widen to $1.50 to $1.70 under November futures. North Dakota Grain Dealers Association Executive Vice President Stu Letcher says…Dairy Still a Challenge in NAFTA Talks
Published September 18, 2018
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley met with the U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer on Monday, September 17. Grassley says the U.S. and Canada are working through issues in the updated North American Free Trade Agreement. "We talked a lot about agriculture.…Trade and Tariffs Top-of-Mind in ND
Published September 17, 2018
The tit-for-tat trade war between the U.S. and China continues. President Trump announced new tariffs on Chinese imports. China already vowed to take countermeasures if the U.S. raises tariffs further. RRFN’s Carah Hart reports trade and tariffs are still top-of-mind for…