U.S. and Japan Reach a Trade Deal in Principle
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…
As U.S, China Trade War Escalates, American Farm Goods are Targeted Again
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…
U.S. Backtracks on Some Chinese Tariffs Until December
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…
U.S., China Trade War Persists as Markets Adjust and Farmers’ Concerns Grow
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…
Trade War Escalates: China Halts Purchases of U.S. Farm Products
The U.S., China trade war escalated this week as news articles reported that China has halted its purchases of U.S. agricultural products.
President Trump Announces Additional Tariffs on China; Beijing Pledged to Respond
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…
USDA Under Secretary Bill Northey Discusses Trade Aid Package
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…
Sluggish Soybean Sales to China in First Half of 2019, as Trade Talks Continue This Week
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…
USDA Releases Further Details of Trade Aid for Farmers
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…
African Swine Fever Impacting Chinese Protein Markets and U.S. Pork Exports
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…
China Plans Purchase of U.S. Farm Products, According to Reports
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…
Conflicting Perspectives on China’s Promise to Purchase More U.S. Farm Goods
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…
Senate Agriculture Committee Trade Hearing- USMCA, China, and MFP Payments
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…
House Ag Subcommittee Agricultural Trade Hearing- USMCA Approval “Vital”
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…
Positive Trade News with Mexico in the Midst of an Awful Spring for Planting
As a dreadful spring for planting limps into the second week of June, producers continue to assess the impacts of record Midwestern precipitation on corn and soybeans. Meanwhile, a welcome…
Farmers Unsettled by U.S. Tariff Threats, While USDA Projects Lower Agricultural Exports
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…
China Halts U.S. Soybean Purchases, While USMCA Prospects Unfold Under a new Threat of Tariffs on Mexico
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…
Trump Administration Announces Additional Trade Aid to Farmers
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…
Welcome News on Trade, But Unresolved Issues Linger
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…
U.S., China Trade Dispute Escalates, While Some Trade Aid Details Emerge
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…