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Trump-Xi Call Unlikely to Move Trade Talks, But TikTok Agreement Signals Possibility A much-anticipated phone call between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled for tomorrow, but expectations for a breakthrough on trade are low. While the discussion is unlikely to alter the course of U.S.-China trade relations, some analysts believe any diplomatic engagement is a positive …
U.S., Mexico, and Canada Begin Formal Consultations Ahead of 2026 USMCA Review The United States, Canada, and Mexico are officially launching consultations in preparation for the 2026 review of the USMCA trade agreement, according to announcements made Tuesday by U.S. and Mexican officials. “The U.S., Canada and Mexico are set to formally begin consultations ahead of the review of their …
USDA Updates 2025 Corn and Soybean Export Forecasts The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has released updated forecasts for 2025 corn and soybean exports, offering insights into market trends and expected demand. World Agricultural Outlook Board Chairman Mark Jekanowski detailed the changes in the USDA’s latest crop report, showing a stronger outlook for corn but a more modest projection for …
Mississippi River Hits Historic Low for Fourth Year, Disrupting Grain Transport The Mississippi River south of St. Louis is once again experiencing dangerously low water levels as the region enters the fall harvest season. For the fourth consecutive year, water levels have dropped to critical lows, significantly impacting grain transportation, barge traffic, and cash basis prices at river terminals. “Lower …
NCBA Urges Suspension of Brazilian Beef Imports in Section 301 Investigation The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) has taken a strong stance in the ongoing Section 301 Investigation into Brazil’s trade practices, voicing serious concerns about Brazil’s treatment of U.S. beef and long-standing food safety issues. Earlier this week, the U.S. International Trade Commission held a hearing to investigate whether …
National Pork Producers Council Optimistic About US-EU Trade Agreement Framework The National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) has expressed optimism regarding the recently released trade agreement framework between the United States and the European Union. The framework includes targeted efforts to address longstanding trade imbalances that have impacted the pork industry for decades. National Pork Producers Council President Duane Stateler shared …
White House Releases US-EU Trade Framework Update with Focus on Agriculture and Market Access The White House has released an updated version of the U.S.–EU Trade Framework, which includes key commitments to improving agricultural trade. These changes are seen as a step forward for U.S. pork, bison, and beef exporters, as the European Union (EU) agrees to reduce non-tariff trade …
U.S. Wheat Exports Forecast to Surge in 2025–2026, Led by Hard Red Winter Wheat The latest data from the USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service Export Sales Database shows a significant boost in U.S. wheat exports for the 2025–2026 marketing year, offering a positive outlook for American wheat producers and exporters. “U.S. wheat exports for 2025–2026 are forecast to increase by 25 …
On Monday, President Donald Trump signed a new executive order extending the deadline for imposing higher tariffs on Chinese imports until November 10. This move is the latest in an ongoing series of negotiations between the U.S. and China to resolve long-standing trade imbalances and address national security concerns. Earlier this year, the two nations ended a years-long tariff tit-for-tat …
The U.S. peanut market remains unusually quiet in both domestic and international trade, as farmers and brokers alike await key announcements that could shape the rest of the season. No new peanut contracts have been issued so far this season, and that’s creating growing concern among growers who are still working off the limited contracts from earlier in the year. …
