trade

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Wall Street Journal writer Josh Zumbrun reported on Thursday that, "The Trump administration said it would spend $16 billion to offset the impact on American agriculture from the trade conflict with…

Executive branch policy action last week resulted in some very welcome good news for U.S. agriculture.  Metal import tariffs on Canada and Mexico were lifted, improving the outlook for the…

The U.S., China trade dispute escalated this week, weighing on some agricultural markets.   Meanwhile, news reports indicate that the executive branch is working on additional trade aid for farmers…

Last week, the United States made good on a threat to increase trade tariffs on China.  Some agricultural markets roiled on the news, and President Trump offered policy assistance to…

Reuters writers Jeff Mason and David Shepardson reported this week that, "President Donald Trump dramatically increased pressure on China to reach a trade deal by announcing on Sunday he would…