The U.S.’s global trade advantage on agriculture products is eroding and the deficit is expected to grow, says a University of Illinois study
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U.S. agricultural trade slipping: report
The U.S.’s global trade advantage is eroding and the deficit is expected to grow, says a University of Illinois study
China holds off on soybean purchases due to high Brazil premiums, traders say
China has yet to secure much of its soybean supply for December and January as high premiums for Brazilian cargoes discourage buyers.
Trump mulls ending some trade ties with China, including in relation to cooking oil
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Washington was considering terminating some trade ties with China, including in relation to cooking oil.
U.S. agricultural trade in a widening deficit, study shows
U.S. agricultural imports now exceed exports and the deficit is expected to worsen, according to a study from the University of Illinois.
Farmers, traders ‘flying blind’ as U.S. shutdown blocks key crop data
U.S. data vital to global grain and soybean trading has gone dark during the country’s federal government shutdown, leaving commodity traders and farmers without crop production estimates, export sales data and market reports during the peak of the autumn harvest.
Trump bailout for trade-hit U.S. farmers expected this week
The Trump administration is expected to announce a plan as soon as Tuesday to bail out U.S. farmers stung by trade disputes and big harvests, with the initial outlay potentially totaling up to $15 billion (C$20.9 billion), according to sources familiar with the matter.
Bangladesh approves U.S. wheat imports, hoping to ease trade tensions
Bangladesh has approved the purchase of about 220,000 metric tons of U.S. wheat under a government-to-government deal aimed at easing trade tensions with Washington after import tariffs were imposed.
Canadian dairy farmers firm on expecting trade protection
Recent Canadian laws limit trade concessions on dairy supply management, but with U.S.-Canada trade negotiations set to heat up, the first big test might be looming
Recent Canadian laws limit trade concessions on dairy supply management, but with U.S.-Canada trade negotiations set to heat up, the first big test might be looming
Media reports suggest U.S. dairy access to Canada a topic of conversation in Ottawa
Globe and Mail article suggests U.S. dairy access to Canada is back as a topic of conversation in Ottawa
Under Trump, U.S. cedes its share of China’s beef market to Australia
Australian beef has replaced U.S. supply in China since President Donald Trump returned to the White House.
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