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Key round of NAFTA talks opens amid upbeat signs

By Anthony Esposito, David Ljunggren, GFM Network News January 23, 2018

Montreal | Reuters — Officials opened a key round of negotiations to modernize NAFTA on Tuesday amidst optimistic signs, as U.S. President Donald Trump said the talks were going “pretty well” and Canada’s chief negotiator said he had high hopes for progress. Trump’s remarks helped the Mexican peso stem its losses, a reflection of how

Livestock Markets, Markets

Manitoba cattle markets seen due for correction

Market volatility is expected on heavier-weight cattle

By Ashley Robinson - MarketsFarm January 19, 2018

It was a strong start to the new year for the Manitoba beef sector as the 2018 auction year kicked off; however, one cattle buyer said it won’t continue. “I hate to be doom and gloom but the facts are the facts and I spent a lot of time studying this stuff for the job

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks Aug. 23, 2017 at a Montreal charity event. (PM.gc.ca)

Trudeau to boost support for NAFTA in U.S. as talks intensify

By David Ljunggren, GFM Network News January 19, 2018

Ottawa | Reuters –– Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will visit three major U.S. cities next month to bolster support for NAFTA as negotiators revising the trade pact tackle major differences, officials said on Friday. The timing of Trudeau’s Feb. 7-10 trip is significant, since it comes after a sixth and penultimate round of talks

Grain Markets, Markets

Surprises from USDA put turbulence in canola market

NAFTA anxiety puts pressure on the Canadian dollar

By Dave Sims January 18, 2018

The ICE Futures Canada canola complex saw some volatile activity during the week ended Jan. 12, as fluctuations in the Canadian currency and a surprising U.S. Department of Agriculture report created choppy waters for the futures. USDA released its monthly supply-and-demand report on Jan. 12, lowering its estimate for soybean yields in the U.S. to

Markets

Montreal round of NAFTA talks extended to Jan. 29

By GFM Network News, Reuters January 18, 2018

Mexico City | Reuters — The upcoming round of talks in Montreal to update the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) will be extended by one day and will now conclude Jan. 29, Canadian and Mexican sources told Reuters on Thursday. Trade negotiators from the U.S., Canada and Mexico were originally scheduled to meet from

Beef cattle, Livestock, Markets

TPP seen critical for beef sales growth in Japan

By GFM Network News, John Greig January 15, 2018

Canadian beef producers could be out millions of dollars in new exports if Canada is shut out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). Why is it important? Beef exports, especially from Ontario, have been growing significantly to Japan and elsewhere in Asia. Allowing other competitors such as Mexico and New Zealand better access to that market,

(Gloria Solano-Aguilar photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Livestock, Markets

U.S. livestock: Hogs turn up on short-covering, bargain buying

By GFM Network News, Theopolis Waters January 12, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hogs finished higher on Friday after short covering and bargain buying pared some of the market’s recent losses tied to fears about NAFTA negotiations, said traders. On Wednesday, Mexico said it would withdraw from the North American Free Trade Agreement, following Canadian government worries that the U.S.

Markets

Canada welcomes Trump suggestion of NAFTA deadline extension

By GFM Network News, Reuters January 12, 2018

London, Ont. | Reuters — Canada welcomes the suggestion by U.S. President Donald Trump that the deadline for concluding talks to modernize NAFTA could be extended beyond the end of March, Foreign Minister Chrystia Freeland told reporters on Friday. Trump told the Wall Street Journal on Thursday that “a lot of things are hard to

Markets

Canada talks tough on trade as NAFTA talks’ endgame nears

By David Ljunggren, GFM Network News January 11, 2018

London, Ont. | Reuters — Canada is talking tough with the U.S., stressing its determination to push back against what it says are unfair trade practices ahead of crucial talks to revamp the tri-nation North American Free Trade Agreement. U.S., Canadian and Mexican officials meet this month for the sixth and penultimate round of talks

A freight train at Manchac, La., about 75 km east of Baton Rouge. (CN.ca)

Markets

Canadian companies struggle to plan for post-NAFTA world

By GFM Network News January 11, 2018

Toronto | Reuters — Canadian industries that would be most acutely impacted by the death of the North American Free Trade Agreement are unable to meaningfully plan for a possible post-NAFTA world given the uncertainty of what could replace it, analysts and executives said. With three quarters of Canadian exports landing in the U.S., the

Daily Network News

USDA attachés forecast some changes in China’s oilseeds, cereals

China urges hog producers to manage output, vows timely reserve adjustments

Farm Credit Canada offers aid to farmers, companies affected by Iran war price spikes

Tag Archives NAFTA

Key round of NAFTA talks opens amid upbeat signs

Manitoba cattle markets seen due for correction

Trudeau to boost support for NAFTA in U.S. as talks intensify

Surprises from USDA put turbulence in canola market

Montreal round of NAFTA talks extended to Jan. 29

TPP seen critical for beef sales growth in Japan

U.S. livestock: Hogs turn up on short-covering, bargain buying

Canada welcomes Trump suggestion of NAFTA deadline extension

Canada talks tough on trade as NAFTA talks’ endgame nears

Canadian companies struggle to plan for post-NAFTA world

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