China's retaliation on Friday against new U.S. tariffs is poised to accelerate Beijing's move towards alternative suppliers for agriculture goods including Brazil, a shift that began during the trade war of President Donald Trump's first term.
China retaliation on US farm goods hits soybeans, bolstering Brazil
China set for canola meal shortage after 100 per cent duty on top supplier Canada
China faces limited availability of meal in other markets, plans to plant more rapeseed
China is likely to face a supply shortage of canola (rapeseed) meal by the third quarter of this year as Beijing's tariffs on shipments from top exporter Canada disrupt trade and as alternative sources are unlikely to make up the deficit.
China tightens trade rules as Canadian tariffs spark price volatility
Zhengzhou Exchange on Tuesday raised the trading margin requirements for some rapeseed (canola) meal futures contracts to 9 per cent from seven per cent after Beijing's 100 per cent tariff on Canadian imports triggered a two-day rally that pushed prices to a five-month high.
Chinese rapeseed meal, oil contracts surge after tariffs on Canadian imports
Zhengzhou rapeseed (canola) meal and oil contracts jumped on Monday, the first day of trade since China decided to impose 100 per cent tariffs on imports of those agricultural products from Canada.
China on track for another bumper wheat harvest, says COFCO International
China is expecting to produce another abundant wheat harvest this year due to favorable weather, a COFCO International executive said Thursday
China’s pork consumption has no more room to grow, says researcher
There is no more room for growth in Chinese pork consumption in the near future, Zhu Zengyong, a researcher with the state-backed Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences said on Monday.
Brazilian soy shipments to China from five firms halted, sources say
China, the world's biggest soybean buyer, has stopped receiving Brazilian soybean shipments from five entities after cargoes did not meet phytosanitary requirements, two sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters on Wednesday.
China 2024 pork output falls for first time in four years
China's pork production in 2024 fell for the first time after rising for three years straight, official data showed on Friday, as livestock companies reduced slaughter rates due to ample hog supply and weak meat demand.
China soybean imports hit record in 2024 ahead of Trump inauguration
China imported the most soybeans on record in 2024 as buyers concerned about rising U.S.-China trade tensions rushed to secure U.S. supplies ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.
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