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Joint U.S.-Canada border approach to pandemic seen as well-managed

Ottawa — The compromise between Canada and the U.S. to maintain the flow of goods between the two countries while limiting the trans-border flow of people during the COVID-19 crisis is a collaborative approach that serves as a global example, trade observers say. Alan Bersin, a global fellow at the Wilson Centre, said the border

Crops, Markets

U.S. grains: Chicago wheat stabilizes

Corn steady after lows; soybeans continue to slip

By GFM Network News April 18, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago wheat futures rose on Friday, as traders wrestled with conflicting signals — from concerns over export demand of U.S. crops to the potential of weather risks. Corn futures edged higher on bargain shopping, consolidating above a 3-1/2 year low this week, while soybeans fell slightly, traders said. The modest gains

Markets

U.S. announces coronavirus aid for farmers, food buys for poor

Direct payments, mass purchases planned

By GFM Network News, Karl Plume, P.J. Huffstutter April 17, 2020

Chicago | Reuters — President Donald Trump on Friday announced a $19 billion relief program to help U.S. farmers cope with the impact of the coronavirus, including $16 billion in direct payments to producers and mass purchases of meat, dairy, vegetables and other products (all figures US$). The U.S. Agriculture Department is partnering with regional

Livestock, Markets

India offers U.S. dairy, chicken access in bid for elusive trade deal

By David Lawder, GFM Network News February 14, 2020

New Delhi/Washington | Reuters — India has offered to partially open up its poultry and dairy markets in a bid for a limited trade deal during U.S. President Donald Trump’s first official visit to the country this month, people familiar with the protracted talks say. India, the world’s largest milk-producing nation, has traditionally restricted dairy

Weather

Trump administration scales back U.S. water protections

By GFM Network News, Timothy Gardner, Valerie Volcovici January 23, 2020

Washington | Reuters — The Trump administration finalized a rule on Thursday to pare back the types of waterways protected from pollution under federal law, easing burdens on industries such as agriculture and mining but angering environmental groups. The Navigable Waters Protection Rule could win political points ahead of the November election for Republican President

Markets

No need for more U.S. farm aid after China deal, Perdue says

By GFM Network News, Mark Weinraub January 20, 2020

Austin | Reuters — With China poised to increase purchases of U.S. agricultural goods this year as part of a Phase One trade deal, the U.S. agriculture secretary said on Monday there is no need for a third year of trade-related aid for farmers. Farmers have increasingly relied on aid from the U.S. government to

Markets

U.S. Senate passes CUSMA trade deal

By GFM Network News, Reuters January 16, 2020

Washington | Reuters — The U.S. Senate on Thursday approved a revamp of the 26-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement that includes tougher rules on labour and automotive content but leaves US$1.2 trillion in annual U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade flows largely unchanged. The legislation for the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (CUSMA) passed on an 89-10 bipartisan vote, sending the

Crops, Markets

CBOT weekly outlook: Trading cautious on Phase One pact

By GFM Network News January 16, 2020

MarketsFarm — Though China and the United States signed their Phase One trade deal on Wednesday, commodity markets remained “extremely cautious,” according to one analyst. Prices were muted at midday following a signing ceremony at the White House, due to the lack of public details regarding the deal. The market is “preparing for disappointment,” according

Markets

U.S., China reset trade relationship with Phase One agreement

By David Lawder, GFM Network News January 15, 2020

Washington | Reuters — The United States and China announced an initial trade deal on Wednesday that will roll back some tariffs and boost Chinese purchases of U.S. goods and services, defusing an 18-month conflict between the world’s two largest economies. Beijing and Washington have portrayed their “Phase One” agreement as a momentous step after

Crops, Markets

CBOT weekly outlook: Trade optimistic ahead of Phase One signing

By GFM Network News January 2, 2020

MarketsFarm — Agriculture commodities on the Chicago Board of Trade started the decade on a high note, thanks to general optimism regarding an impending trade deal between the U.S. and China. Phase One of the trade deal between the two countries is set to be signed at the White House on Jan. 15, according to

U.S. livestock: Hog futures rise on good cash market demand

U.S. grains: Wheat, soy futures fall on bearish supply view

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog futures fall after bearish export reports

GFM Network News

U.S. livestock: Hog futures rise on good cash market demand

U.S. grains: Wheat, soy futures fall on bearish supply view

U.S. livestock: Cattle, hog futures fall after bearish export reports

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Joint U.S.-Canada border approach to pandemic seen as well-managed

U.S. grains: Chicago wheat stabilizes

U.S. announces coronavirus aid for farmers, food buys for poor

India offers U.S. dairy, chicken access in bid for elusive trade deal

Trump administration scales back U.S. water protections

No need for more U.S. farm aid after China deal, Perdue says

U.S. Senate passes CUSMA trade deal

CBOT weekly outlook: Trading cautious on Phase One pact

U.S., China reset trade relationship with Phase One agreement

CBOT weekly outlook: Trade optimistic ahead of Phase One signing

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