…a two-way street. I am optimistic that as our negotiators continue the dialogue with China, U.S. broiler access issues will be resolved expeditiously.” U.S. chicken has been blocked by China…
Initial Results of the 100-Day Action Plan of the U.S. – China Comprehensive Economic Dialogue
President of the United States Donald Trump and President of the People’s Republic of China Xi Jinping agreed at their Mar-a-Lago meeting to advance U.S. – China economic cooperation with…
Agriculture Secretary Perdue on Trade Breakthrough with China
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue hailed the agreement between the United States and China on several key trade issues, most notably the return of American beef to the Chinese…
China to Resume U.S. Beef Imports
The White House announced Thursday that it has reached an agreement with China that will restore U.S. beef access to that country. National Cattlemen’s Beef Association President Craig Uden issued…
Global Food Prices Fall for Third Consecutive Month
…to China and the Republic of Korea, stimulated pig meat prices. Seasonal demand bolstered ovine quotations, while poultry and bovine meat markets remained well balanced. » The FAO Sugar Price…
Canada, Mexico, Eyeing Trade Markets Beyond U.S.
…Agreement members, Canada and Mexico, are considering non-U.S. markets, including China, to grow their economies in the future. The moves come as President Donald Trump promises a renegotiation of NAFTA,…
Record Volume for U.S. Pork Exports in March; Beef Exports Remain Strong
…pork included: Strong variety meat demand in China/Hong Kong helped drive exports to the region 5 percent higher in volume (131,036 mt) and 11 percent higher in value ($258.8 million)….
2016 California Wine Sales in U.S. Hit New Record
…for $685 million; followed by Canada, $431 million; Hong Kong, $99 million; Japan, $87 million; China, $82 million; Mexico, $24 million; South Korea, $23 million; Switzerland, $19 million; Singapore, $14…
Rabobank Finds Pork Export Market Projections Favorable
…include: China: production relocation continues The steady, regulatory driven relocation of pork production will support good price levels and stabilize imports in the coming months. Local supply will start to…
Dow/DuPont Merger Gets Conditional China Approval
Dow and DuPont announced this week they’ve been given conditional regulatory merger approval by the Ministry of Commerce of China. The approval is conditionally based on the companies fulfilling commitments…
Minnesota Court Delays Syngenta Lawsuit Hearing
…a genetically engineered corn variety before China had approved it for imports, thereby causing farmers economic harm. The case was supposed to go to trial last week in a Minnesota…
Agri View: China and Beef Exports
Everett Griner talks about beef exports to China possibly beginning soon in today’s Agri View. Most people know that China is one of America’s best export customers….
NFU Calls on FTC to Oppose ChemChina Acquisition of Syngenta
…exports to China rose 50 percent and accounted for 97 percent of all U.S. pork exports to China. “The ChemChina-Syngenta merger creates trade barriers and uncertainty in international markets. And…
International Trade and Deforestation: Potential Policy Effects via a Global Economic Model
…(14.9 Mha). This pattern varies across world regions, with the greatest shares of forest lost in China and the European Union (EU). One effective route for reducing or avoiding deforestation…