In Retaliation for U.S. Tariffs, China Targets Soybeans, Corn
Bloomberg News reported on Friday that, "Trade tensions between the U.S. and China ratcheted higher after the Asian nation said it will follow through on plans to levy tariffs on…
Quick Take: Recent USDA Trade Data
Over the past several days, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has released a handful of updates relating to U.S. agricultural trade. The recent information includes updated projections for fiscal year…
Following Some Positive Trade News, Renewed Trade Concerns Arise for U.S. Farmers
Towards the end of May, positive news regarding U.S. trade policy began to emerge for U.S. farmers: China canceled its anti-dumping measure on U.S. sorghum imports; the U.S. issued a joint statement…
China Lifts Sorghum Tariffs, Agrees to Purchase More U.S. Goods; U.S. Suspends Tariff Implementation
Late last week China canceled its anti-dumping measure on U.S. sorghum imports. Meanwhile, after two days of trade talks in Washington, D.C., China and the U.S. issued a vague joint…
Trade Update: NAFTA, China
Anthony Harrup, Robbie Whelan and Paul Vieira reported on the front page of today's Wall Street Journal that, "President Donald Trump’s plans to rewrite the North American Free Trade Agreement…
U.S. China Trade Talks Set to Continue as Trade Row Persists
The United States and China are set to continue discussions this week over their ongoing trade disputes. Meanwhile, China has increased inspections of U.S. pork imports while Chinese buyers continue…
USDA Trade Data Update, and China Trade Dispute Weighs on Exports
Late last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released updated agricultural trade data for the first half of this fiscal year (October - March). Meanwhile, President Trump sent members of…
U.S.T.R. Hoping for NAFTA Renegotiation This Month
On Tuesday, Wall Street Journal writer William Mauldin reported that, "President Donald Trump’s top trade official wants to finish a renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement by the…
U.S., China Trade Issues: Sorghum, Soybeans
In addition to the concern expressed last week by Senate Agriculture Committee members to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue regarding executive branch trade actions, recent news items continue to highlight the…
Secretary Perdue Discusses the State of Rural America at Senate Ag Committee Hearing- Focus on Trade, RFS
On the one-year anniversary of being confirmed by the Senate as the 31st U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue delivered testimony on Tuesday to the Senate Agriculture Committee…
China Ag Trade Issues Continue to Percolate- Closer Look at Sorghum, Soybeans
China recently announced anti-dumping measures on U.S. sorghum. Meanwhile, potential action by China on U.S. soybeans continues to concern farm state lawmakers and agricultural producers alike. Today's update looks at…
Federal Assistance for Farm Trade Impacts
On Monday, President Trump noted that ongoing trade turbulence with China could adversely impact U.S. agricultural producers already hampered by a sluggish U.S. farm economy. The President has asked the…
U.S.-China Ratchet Up Tariff Threats- Trump Instructs Perdue to Implement Plan to Protect Farmers
Today's update includes a brief explanation of recent trade tariff action taken by the U.S. and China. The trade uncertainty unfolds as agricultural producers anticipate another year of stagnant farm…
In Ongoing Trade Dispute, China Targets U.S. Soybeans
Since withdrawing from the Trans-Pacific Partnership on his first working day in office, and formally opening the North American Free Trade Agreement to the renegotiation process, President Trump's rhetoric on trade…
Trade Worries Taint Farm Economy Outlook
A recent report from CoBank pointed out that trade worries are clouding the economic outlook for U.S. farmers and ranchers. And, a recent report from Purdue University demonstrates that potential trade…
Pork, Ethanol Among Agricultural Products Targeted By China in Trade Conflict
Charles Clover, Lucy Hornby and James Kynge reported on Friday at The Financial Times Online that, "Beijing signalled its readiness to go toe-to-toe with US President Donald Trump’s campaign of…
Wall Street Journal: China Prepares Tariffs Targeting Agricultural Exports
The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday that, "China is preparing to hit back at trade offensives from Washington with tariffs aimed at President Donald Trump’s support base, including levies targeting…
New U.S. Tariffs Ramp-Up Fear of Ag Trade Retaliation; Soybean Growers Especially Worried
On Thursday, President Trump implemented tariffs on steel and aluminum, an action that had been anticipated since last week. Today's update explores recent news items that highlight the potential negative impact…
Trade Complications: President Signals Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Bargaining Chips in NAFTA Renegotiations
Wall Street Journal writer William Mauldin reported on Monday that, "President Donald Trump on Monday sought to use his threat to slap tariffs on steel and aluminum imports as leverage…
Trade Retaliation Measures Could Hurt U.S. Farm Sector
A FarmPolicyNews update last month discussed executive branch implementation of U.S. import tariffs on solar panels and washing machines, as well as the possibility of future implementation of import barriers on…