trade

On Thursday, Wall Street Journal writers Lingling Wei, Chao Deng and Josh Zumbrun reported that, "China is looking to narrow the scope of its negotiations with the U.S. to only trade matters, seeking to put thornier national-security issues on a separate…

Bloomberg writers Michael Hirtzer and Dominic Carey reported last week that, "The trade war between the U.S. and China continues to surprise agricultural markets, even delivering an unexpected reprieve for American farmers who have otherwise been roiled by the conflict."

Gary Crawford explained in a segment for USDA Radio on Thursday that, "Back in May, Agricultural Department analysts were forecasting this 2019 Fiscal Year’s U.S. ag exports to be $137 billion, down $4.5 billion from their previous forecast, and down…

Wall Street Journal writer Rebecca Ballhaus reported earlier this week that, "President Trump said Sunday the U.S. and Japan had reached a trade deal 'in principle' that would pave the way for more U.S. farm exports to Japan, while dropping…

Alan Rappeport and Keith Bradsher reported on the front page of Saturday's New York Times that, "On Friday, China said it would increase tariffs on $75 billion worth of American goods, including crude oil, automobiles and farm products like soybeans,…

On Tuesday, the Trump administration announced that some recently announced tariffs on Chinese imports would be postponed until December.  And a report this week indicated that the ongoing trade war continues to be a factor impacting the soybean market.

Today's update features recent news items that provide background information into the long running U.S., China trade war.  Articles highlighting the trade conflict's impact on agriculture, including ramifications on markets and farm income, are also included.

The U.S., China trade war escalated this week as news articles reported that China has halted its purchases of U.S. agricultural products.

U.S. and Chinese officials held trade talks on Wednesday in China.  News reports noted that increased purchases of U.S. agricultural products were discussed, although no significant breakthroughs were announced at the conclusion of the meeting.  Additional talks are scheduled to…

Bill Northey, the USDA Under Secretary for Farm Production and Conservation, was a guest on Monday's “Adams on Agriculture” radio show with Mike Adams, where the conversation focused on the latest round of Market Facilitation Program (MFP2) payments to farmers.

As U.S., China trade negotiations continue this week in China, recent news articles have discussed Chinese imports of U.S. soybeans, as well as the prospect of additional Chinese purchases of U.S. farm goods.  Today's update highlights some key points from…

Recall that back in May, the Trump administration announced a new $16 billion trade aid package for U.S. farmers harmed by the ongoing trade conflict with China.  In early June, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released additional details associated with the…

Despite Chinese tariffs on U.S. pork, dynamics associated with the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak have created market opportunities for pork exports to China.  In addition, Chinese beef imports surged in June, also due to changing protein demand spurred by…

Since U.S., China trade negotiations resumed late last month, conflicting perspectives have emerged with respect to China's promise to purchase large amounts of U.S. farm products.  Today's update highlights recent news reports that discuss developments in U.S., China trade talks,…

Recent news reports have noted that U.S., China trade negotiations have been revived, but that China has yet to move forward with large U.S. agricultural purchases, as promised by President Trump.  Separately, news items last week also discussed recent U.S.…

On Thursday, the Senate Agriculture Committee held a hearing titled, "Certainty in Global Markets for the U.S. Agriculture Sector." Lawmakers discussed the USMCA, the ongoing trade negotiations with China, and sought additional details on the Administration's second round of trade…

On Tuesday, the House Agriculture Livestock and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee held a hearing highlighting agricultural trade issues. Lawmakers discussed the USMCA, the ongoing trade negotiations with China, and the impact that trade conflicts are having on U.S. farmers.  Meanwhile, recent…

Recent news articles point to a feeling of unease among U.S. farmers regarding President Trump's threat late last week to impose import tariffs on Mexican goods.  Mexico is a top export market for U.S. corn and pork, and additional complications…

Today's update reviews recent news articles that highlight two important trade issues impacting U.S. farmers: China's imports of U.S. soybeans, and the likely ratification of the USMCA Agreement with Canada and Mexico. President Trump added a wrinkle to the USMCA…