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Long Term Trade With China

Dan Agri-Business, Economy, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Trade

China’s Aging Population Could Reduce Long-Term Demand for U.S. Agricultural Exports According to Bottom Line analysts, shifting demographic trends in China could significantly influence long-term U.S. agricultural trade. As China’s population continues to age and its birth rate declines, demand for food, feed grains, and livestock products could shrink in the years ahead. “something to keep in mind regarding long-term …

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Cattle Market Slows Down

Dan Beef, Cattle, Commodities, Economy, Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Marketing, Trade

Cattle Market Faces Steep Decline as Brazil Seeks Beef Trade Talks with U.S. There’s a decades-old adage in the commodity trade that says, “any bull market takes the stairs up, but it takes the elevator down in a hurry.” That phrase has proven true once again in the cattle trade, as recent market activity shows a steep and sudden decline …

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Private Crop Report Estimates

Dan Agri-Business, Corn, Economy, Field Crops, Soybeans, Wheat

USDA Crop Report Suspended, But Private Estimates Offer Insight on Corn and Soybeans Following the recent government shutdown, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the suspension of its monthly crop report, a key source of market-moving data for farmers, analysts, and traders alike. However, despite the lack of official data, Bottom Line analysts have compiled their own report using …

China trade talks

Trade Agreement Talks Between US China Progressing

Dan Export/Import, Exports/Imports, Tariff, Trade

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 …