…places like China and India. Recent “trade wars” also caused numerous demand influxes increasing congestion in shipping. This intense demand has caused ocean freight costs to increase around 300% globally. …
White House Likely to Remove Some Tariffs on China
…to figure out what America’s best approach to China will be going forward. She says, “I predict there will be some changes. However, they won’t all disappear, and some may…
Report: U.S. Animal Protein Needs Trade Negotiators Back at the Table
…the industry segment. The Trump administration’s harder line on trade, continued by the current administration, has led to mixed results for U.S. agriculture. Ag exports to China have flourished under…
Tai: Reduce Tensions Between U.S. and China
…Chasez) U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai spoke during a recent meeting of the National Chicken Council and discussed the relationship between the U.S. and China. She says her recent interactions…
Lawmakers Alert USTR of Chinese Influence in Latin America
…the Western Hemisphere is a great cause for concern, given China’s publicized strategy of becoming a world superpower and dominating the economic stage. The lawmakers jointly write, “Before long, China…
USTR Tai Meets with Chinese Counterpart
…States and China but also the global economy, according to a USTR statement. Additionally, Ambassador Tai emphasized U.S. concerns relating to China’s state-led, non-market policies and practices that harm American…
U.S. Trade Rep Tai Completes Review, Offers Steps Forward on China
…trade policy towards China around U.S. priorities. First, they plan to discuss with China its performance under the Phase One Trade Agreement, pointing out that China made commitments that benefit…
Taiwan Threatens to Take China Before the WTO
Taiwan threatened to take China before the World Trade Organization after Beijing suspended sugar apple and wax apple imports from the island nation due to pest concerns. Reuters says it’s…
House Ag Democrats Express Concern Regarding Biotech Trade Barriers
…a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Trade Representative Katherine Tai. The letter addresses China’s import approval process delays for U.S. agriculture biotech products. Under the U.S.-China Phase One…
WTO Panel to Review China’s Compliance on Farm Product Imports
…China’s administration of TRQ measures. China claims that it has fully implemented the rulings and recommendations in the dispute. The U.S. said it is willing to work with China to…
USDA Has Big Expectations for Agricultural Exports
…substantial export increase are record shipments of corn and soybeans. A lack of foreign competition along with continued strong demand from China are also helping U.S. agricultural export numbers remain…
Propane Prices Heading Higher
…and that can keep the overseas markets even higher. In a release, the Information Service says, “China’s end-users of LP can already afford to pay these high prices, so there’s…
Secretary Vilsack Talks Drought, Trade, and Labor at Fresno County Farm
…friends to continue to open up markets in China. But also, to look at ways in which we can diversify our trading partners to include Southeast Asia, Africa, as well…
California Ports Break Records While Congestion Remains an Issue
…ports has largely been caused by increased imports from China. The Port of Oakland is also reporting significant increases in volume for 2021. Since the beginning of the year, the…