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China, India Are Now Competitors In Potato Sector
China, India Are Now Competitors In Potato Sector
China, India Are Now Competitors In Potato Sector
Tariffs can have short-term and long-term impacts on the agriculture industry.  The short-term may mean higher fertilizer prices, or fewer exports markets for a season or two.  The long-term impacts can change the make-up of the global market.  No where is that ...
White House Announces Trade Agreement With UK
White House Announces Trade Agreement With UK
White House Announces Trade Agreement With UK
“It's just been a deal that was we thought, very complicated. It became very simple," President Donald Trump said Thursday at the White House, announcing the U.S./United Kingdom trade agreement-in-principle.  "It's opening up the country that we really didn't have the kind of access to that I would have thought; I was surprised. I think i...
U.S. Rejects Japan’s Request for Full Tariff Exemptions
U.S. Rejects Japan’s Request for Full Tariff Exemptions
U.S. Rejects Japan’s Request for Full Tariff Exemptions
The U.S. has denied Japan’s push for full exemption from both “reciprocal” and country-specific tariffs, according to Kyodo.  In recent talks, U.S. officials informed Japan’s chief negotiator Ryosei Akazawa that only a reduction, not elimination, of the 14% Japan-specific tariff on certain goods (currently suspended through early July) is under consideration.  Japan had sought the remov... Read Mo
Could Fresh Potatoes Be Japan Bound?
Could Fresh Potatoes Be Japan Bound?
Could Fresh Potatoes Be Japan Bound?
The potato industry is hopeful good news on the trade front could be right around the corner.  The Trump administration has reportedly begun talks with Japan to eliminate tariff and non-tariff trade barriers.   “Since it became obvious that there was going to be a negotiation, specifically with Japan, we have been pushing the administration," said Kam Quarles, National Potato Council CEO.  &q
Japanese Buyers Tour Idaho Beef Facilities
Japanese Buyers Tour Idaho Beef Facilities
Japanese Buyers Tour Idaho Beef Facilities
A team of buyers from major Japanese beef importers recently visited Idaho, as well as Kansas and Colorado to learn about the beef supply chain, from ranch to feedlot, processing to retail.   “We had about a dozen buyers that represented four of the major beef importing companies in Japan come to visit us here in Idaho," said Agri Beef’s Jay Theiler, one of the hosts of the tour.  "We ha
ODA Hosting Outbound Trade Mission To Japan
ODA Hosting Outbound Trade Mission To Japan
ODA Hosting Outbound Trade Mission To Japan
The Oregon Department of Agriculture will host an Outbound Trade Mission to Japan this July.  During the trip, participant swill visit Japan’s two largest metro areas, Tokyo and Osaka, to meet with buyers.  With a population of over 123 million and one of the world's largest economies, Japan is one of the largest export markets for Oregon food and agricultural products.  In addition to the two pri
USMEF: Beef Exports Strong To Asia, Mexico In September
USMEF: Beef Exports Strong To Asia, Mexico In September
USMEF: Beef Exports Strong To Asia, Mexico In September
The latest U.S. red meat trade statistics are out, and September was a good month of U.S. beef exports.   "Almost 104,000 tons, up 5% - a pretty good month relative to some of the previous months of the year" said U.S. Meat Export Federation President and CEO Dan Halstrom. "Yo...

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