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China Makes (Another) Record U.S. Corn Purchase in July, But Achieving Phase One Targets May Still be a Stretch

August 2, 2020

Bloomberg writers Elizabeth Rembert and Michael Hirtzer reported last week that, "China took another step toward meeting agricultural commitments made in the phase one trade agreement with the U.S. with…

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China Requires Covid-19 Tests on Meats and Calls for Mass Testing of Brazilian Meatpackers

July 27, 2020

Last week, the National Health Commission of China published a series of guidelines for the meat processing industry from several countries, such as Brazil. One includes the requirement for nucleic…

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Perspective on U.S., China Trade, as Phase One Purchases “Strong” this Summer

July 26, 2020

Last week, the USDA's Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) released its "2019 U.S. Agricultural Export Yearbook," that provided "a statistical summary of U.S. agricultural commodity exports to the world and the United…

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China Makes Record U.S. Corn Purchase

July 14, 2020

Bloomberg writers Michael Hirtzer and Isis Almeida reported on Tuesday that, "China made its biggest purchase ever of U.S. corn in another boost to meeting agriculture targets set in the…

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Brazilian Agribusiness Exports Set a Record, as Domestic Supply Difficulties Begin

July 13, 2020

Brazilian agribusiness exports were at record levels in June 2020, with foreign sales of US$ 10.17 billion. There was a growth of 24.5% in relation to exports in June 2019…

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Phase-Two Deal With China Unlikely, As U.S. Corn Exports Continue

July 12, 2020

Josh Zumbrun and Catherine Lucey reported on the front page of Saturday's Wall Street Journal that, "President Trump damped expectations for a promised phase-two trade pact with China on Friday,…

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U.S. Corn and Cotton to China, But Buying Pace Needs a Big Boost to Meet Phase One Pledges

July 7, 2020

Bloomberg writers Michael Hirtzer and Dominic Carey reported last week that, "While U.S. shippers sent sizable orders of wheat, corn, cotton, pork and other agriculture goods to China in May,…

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China Expands Suspension of Meat Imports from Brazil

July 6, 2020

The suspension of meat imports by China so far affects five large Brazilian plants. On Saturday, the Asian country removed pig companies BRF in Lajeado and JBS in Três Passos,…

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China Imports Still Not on Pace to Meet Phase One Targets

July 1, 2020

On Monday, Bloomberg News reported that, "China’s purchases of U.S. goods increased last month as the economy continued its recovery from the coronavirus shutdowns, but imports are still far behind…

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China’s Restrictions on Food Imports Meet Resistance from Exporters

June 28, 2020

Last week, Bloomberg's Mike Dorning reported that, "U.S. health and agricultural authorities issued thinly veiled criticism of new demands from China for food-exporting companies to sign documents stating that they…

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China to Accelerate U.S. Farm Purchases, as Trade Partners Raise Concerns Over U.S. Farm Assistance

June 21, 2020

Bloomberg News reported on Friday that, "China plans to accelerate purchases of American farm goods to comply with the phase one trade deal with the U.S. following talks in Hawaii…

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USTR Lighthizer Defends Phase One Trade Deal, Expects China to Fulfill Its Promise

June 18, 2020

Ana Swanson reported in today's New York Times that, "The Trump administration’s top trade negotiator defended the president’s economic agreement with China on Wednesday, saying that Beijing was buying more…

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China Continues to Buy American Soybeans

June 15, 2020

Bloomberg writer Isis Almeida reported on Wednesday that, "China continues to buy American soybeans despite worsening rhetoric from President Donald Trump over Hong Kong."

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Soybean Exports in Focus

June 7, 2020

Reuters columnist Karen Braun indicated on Friday that, "U.S. soybean exports had a dismal April performance and possibly an even worse showing in May as shipments to China remain historically…

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Phase One Trade Deal Progress: USTR Feels “Very Good”

June 4, 2020

Earlier this week, Bloomberg News reported that, "American soybean exporters sold several cargoes to Chinese state-run buyers, according to people familiar with the matter, showing that some transactions are still…

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FY 2020 U.S. Agricultural Exports Forecast Lowered

June 2, 2020

Last week, USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) and Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) released the Outlook for U.S. Agricultural Trade, a quarterly report examining U.S. agricultural trade.

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Phase One Purchases Behind Schedule, as China Halts Some U.S. Farm Imports

May 31, 2020

David J. Lynch and Emily Rauhala reported on the front page of Saturday's Washington Post that, "President Trump on Friday leveled an extraordinary broadside at the Chinese government, accusing it…

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China Reiterates Pledge to Implement Phase One Agreement

May 22, 2020

Bloomberg News reported yesterday that, "China reiterated a pledge to implement the first phase of its trade deal with the U.S. despite setbacks from the coronavirus outbreak, and as tensions…

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A Closer Look at U.S. Pork Exports from USDA’s Economic Research Service

May 19, 2020

Yesterday, USDA's Economic Research Service (ERS) released its monthly Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Outlook, which included updated information regarding U.S. pork exports. Illinois is a leading pork producing State.

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Amid Phase One Frustration, China Asks Food Companies To Boost Commodity Supplies as COVID-19 Fears Linger

May 17, 2020

David J. Lynch reported on the front page of Saturday's Washington Post that, "President Trump on Friday linked China’s handling of the initial coronavirus outbreak with his irritation over slow…

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