U.S. Poultry Entering China without Retaliatory Tariffs

Dan Industry News Release, Poultry, Trade

(NAFB) — Beijing recently made U.S. poultry shipments eligible for exemptions from extra tariffs and poultry shipments to China are on the rise. A Reuters article points out that the additional tariff relief may give China a greater ability to follow through on promises to buy significantly more American agricultural goods as part of the Phase One trade deal. U.S. …

Secretary Perdue Confident with China Trade

Dan Trade

Despite what is transpiring with the Coronavirus, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is confident that trade with China will go forward. Stephanie Ho has the story. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Perdue on China Phase One Trade Deal

Taylor Hillman Trade

Last week, President Trump did sign the first phase of a trade deal with China that includes the purchase of $40 billion in agricultural products. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue says this agreement goes a long way in leveling the playing field for U.S. agriculture. “This agreement once again is proof President Trump’s negotiating strategy is working. It may have taken …

China Drives November Pork Exports to New Heights

Dan Exports/Imports, Pork

November exports of U.S. pork set new records for both volume (259,812 metric tons) and value ($712.7 million), driven in large part by surging demand from China. U.S. Meat Export Federation’s (USMEF) Joe Schuele has more details. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Phase One Trade Deal May Benefit Cotton the Most

Dan Cotton, Trade

By Clint Thompson Wednesday’s phase one trade agreement signed by the United States and China is a historical moment in the country’s history, according to Stephen Censky, U.S. Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary. “It addresses a lot of the trade issues we have had with China about their structural impediments to our exports as well as make some substantial purchase …

Phase One Trade Deal Signing: ‘Momentous Day for U.S. Agriculture’

Dan Trade

President Donald Trump and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He signed the phase one trade deal between the two countries in the East Room of the White House on Wednesday morning. The agreement comes after more than 18 months of imbittered trade relations between the United States and China, creating a significant strain on the agricultural industry. “This is a very …

Chinese Officials to Travel to Washington to Sign Phase One Deal

Dan Exports/Imports, Industry News Release, Trade

(NAFB) — A Chinese delegation will travel to Washington, D.C. next week to join President Donald Trump in signing the phase one trade agreement between the two nations. The South China Morning Post reports China’s trade delegation plans to travel to the U.S. on January 13, two days before President Trump plans to sign the accord. China and the White …

Trump to Sign Phase One Trade Deal with China

Dan Trade

It was announced this week that President Trump will sign the Phase One trade deal with China on January 15. In a tweet, Trump said “High-level representatives of China will be present.” In the deal, China agreed to new commitments on intellectual property protections, forced technology transfers from U.S. companies, as well as an increase in purchases of U.S. agricultural …

Report says Phase One Trade Deal Signing May Happen This Weekend

Dan Industry News Release, Trade

(NAFB) — Reports surfaced on Monday that the Chinese Vice Premier will lead a delegation to Washington, D.C., to sign the Phase One trade deal. A source close to the situation tells the South China Morning Post that Liu (Lou) He will fly to Washington on Saturday to sign the agreement. The source said the U.S. extended the invitation and …