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Currently, around 16 percent of the global dry bulk fleet is tied up waiting to unload at various ports worldwide, creating inefficiency and increased shipping costs.
Tag: Phase 1 Trade Agreement
Chinese Purchases Well-Below Phase One Trade Commitments
Now with just four months left to go, it appears the Chinese will not be able to completely fulfill their commitments for buying U.S. agricultural goods as part of the Phase One agreement.
Chinese Purchases of U.S. Ag Products Approaching Target
What is the value of the Phase One Trade Agreement that the United States and China implemented almost 18 months ago?
Chinese Agricultural Phase One Trade Deal Purchases Strong
As agricultural trade remains strong, commitments made during the Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement between the U.S. and China last year are still below the mark.
Chinese Phase One Agricultural Imports on Record Pace
As we approach the 16 month anniversary of the signing of the Phase One Economic and Trade Agreement between the United States and China went into effect, the results are being interpreted in many ways.
Buoyed by Chinese Buying, U.S. Wheat Exports Strong
As China continues to ramp up its purchases of U.S. ag products to meet their Phase One trade agreement with the United States, some growers are experiencing higher prices for their raw commodities.
Despite Recent Rally, China’s Phase One Purchases Sputtering
As the Phase One Trade Agreement between the United States and China concludes its first year, the Peterson Institute for International Economics says China’s purchases of all covered products are below the year-to-date target.
Soybean Demand Pushing Domestic Stocks Lower, Prices Higher
Expanded soybean exports, led in part by increased Chinese buying under the United States-China Phase One trade deal, are tightening the availability of U.S. soybeans the current marketing year which ends in August.
Chinese Ag Purchases Lag Implied Phase One Levels
According to the Peterson Institute for International Economics, China’s total imports of covered products from the United States were $100 billion, compared with the target of $173 billion.
Tai to Be Nominated as Biden’s Trade Ambassador
President-Elect Joe Biden has selected Katherine Tai as his nominee to head the U.S. Trade Representative’s office.
U.S. Agriculture Focusing on Future of Chinese Relations
As a new administration prepares to hit the ground running in around 40 days, there are many questions regarding future U.S. relations with China.
U.S. Rice Producers Claim Major Victory in China
Eight months after signing the Phase One Trade agreement, the United States and China are celebrating the first-ever commercial shipment of U.S. grown rice to China.
China Phase One Trade Deal Picking Up Steam
After signing the Phase One Trade Agreement on January 15, 2020, optimism was high that the Chinese would purchase record amounts of U.S. commodities from farmers and ranchers.
Despite Slow Start, Phase One Deal Hitting Stride
Eight months after reaching a Phase I trade agreement with China, the United States is already seeing good results from the pact.
Chinese Ag Purchases Under Phase One Agreement Lagging
Following another big week of commodity purchases from China, a recurring question by U.S. farmers and farm groups is whether these exports will, in fact, add up to their commitments.
U.S. and Chinese Official Discuss Phase One Progress
The U.S. and China are seeing progress in the implementation of the Phase 1 trade agreement. During a six-month review this week, senior officials from both countries reaffirmed commitments to ensuring the agreement’s success.