Trade
Luke Lindberg points to stronger export sales, reduced trade barriers and expanded opportunities in markets including Ghana, Australia and Vietnam.
The move will start a six-year review period as the U.S. pushes for stricter automotive content rules in negotiations with Mexico.
The company says the action is needed to preserve domestic production, but major commodity groups argue the trade case will come at farmers’ expense.
Reopening of the global fertilizer supply pinch point gives optimism but many questions remain.
Commodity markets are waiting for one key answer: Does the U.S. really have a deal with China? With only a $17 billion figure and few details, traders want proof through tariffs, export sales and purchases.
After more than a year of waiting, China granted 5-year registration extensions to 425 U.S. beef plants and added new approvals. The move follows Trump–Xi talks in China this week, signaling a trade breakthrough.
Rising input costs and geopolitical tensions drive growing pessimism among ag economists, though views differ on how the industry is being reshaped, according to the latest Ag Economists’ Monthly Monitor.
With domestic production at record lows and private sector taking the lead, the island nation could leaning on U.S. producers more than ever.