Once the United States has imposed tariffs on its major trading partners it could engage in bilateral talks with countries on new trade arrangements, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday.
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Rubio says US could engage in new trade deals after tariffs imposed
Not about Canada, Mexico, EU, says Rubio, “It’s everybody”
U.S. livestock: Feeder cattle rise as producers rush to buy
Chicago feeder cattle futures made gains on Friday as producers snap up cattle.
Carney cuts carbon tax in first move as Prime Minister
Prime minister Mark Carney has eliminated the consumer carbon tax. Just hours after he and his cabinet were sworn in March 14 and held their first meeting, he made good on his election promise to cut the price on pollution.
U.S. grains: Corn, wheat futures ease amid trade war jitters
Chicago corn futures ticked lower on Friday as concerns over trade conflicts disrupting trade flows and abundant South American supplies weighed on prices, analysts said.
Higher Argentine soybean exports says USDA attaché
Changes to export tax spurs exports
Some adjustments to Argentine soybeans were made by the United States Department of Agriculture attaché in Buenos Aires. While the USDA and its attaché agreed Argentina's soybean harvest for the 2024/25 marketing year is to be 49 million tonnes, the two differed on other categories. The report was issued during the week of March 10.
Canadian spring wheat bids strengthen
Rising futures, weak loonie provide support
Hard red spring wheat bids in Western Canada moved higher during the week ended March 13, as gains in United States futures and weakness in the Canadian dollar countered the bearish influence of the trade uncertainty overhanging the markets.
Blois in as agriculture minister
Kody Blois will take over the role of Canadian Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food in Mark Carney’s cabinet.
Trump trade war favors Brazil’s agribusiness, grain company SLC says
China looking to Brazil as it seeks to reduce reliance on U.S. agricultural goods
The trade war initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, which led countries including China to retaliate against tariffs implemented by his administration, is favorable to Brazil, the CEO of agribusiness firm SLC Agricola said on Thursday.
China set for canola meal shortage after 100 per cent duty on top supplier Canada
China faces limited availability of meal in other markets, plans to plant more rapeseed
China is likely to face a supply shortage of canola (rapeseed) meal by the third quarter of this year as Beijing's tariffs on shipments from top exporter Canada disrupt trade and as alternative sources are unlikely to make up the deficit.
Alberta farm leader hopes for stronger trade once dust settles
Trade wars are erupting on multiple fronts for Canada, but there is hope that the future will bring steadier times for the agriculture industry when it comes to separating fact from fiction on the international stage.