The United States reported the first outbreak of the deadly H7N9 bird flu on a poultry farm since 2017, as the country continues to grapple with another bird flu strain that has infected humans and caused egg prices to hit record highs.
US reports first outbreak of deadly H7N9 bird flu since 2017
Rubio says US could engage in new trade deals after tariffs imposed
Not about Canada, Mexico, EU, says Rubio, “It’s everybody”
Once the United States has imposed tariffs on its major trading partners it could engage in bilateral talks with countries on new trade arrangements, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Sunday.
U.S. grains: Corn, wheat futures ease amid trade war jitters
Chicago corn futures ticked lower on Friday as concerns over trade conflicts disrupting trade flows and abundant South American supplies weighed on prices, analysts said.
Trump trade war favors Brazil’s agribusiness, grain company SLC says
China looking to Brazil as it seeks to reduce reliance on U.S. agricultural goods
The trade war initiated by U.S. President Donald Trump, which led countries including China to retaliate against tariffs implemented by his administration, is favorable to Brazil, the CEO of agribusiness firm SLC Agricola said on Thursday.
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.
U.S. grains: Chicago grains, soy rebound on demand uptick, weak dollar
Chicago Board of Trade corn and soybean futures turned higher on Thursday, after private estimates for Argentina's corn and soy crops fell, analysts said.
Canada initiates WTO dispute complaint on US steel, aluminum duties
Canada has requested WTO dispute consultations with the U.S. over its imposition of import duties on certain steel and aluminium products from Canada, the trade body said on Thursday.
Potash miner K+S says US farmers to foot the bill for Trump’s tariffs
Germany's K+S, which exports potash to U.S. farmers from Canada, on Thursday said it would pass any tariff-related costs onto customers, after its 2025 earnings forecast disappointed investors.
U.S. forecaster sees neutral weather conditions persisting through summer
La Niña conditions are weakening and a shift to an El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) neutral weather pattern is expected to develop in April and persist through the Northern Hemisphere summer, a U.S. government weather forecaster said on Thursday.
U.S. grains: Chicago grains and soybeans extend losses as trade fights roil
Chicago Board of Trade grain and oilseeds extended losses on Wednesday after a government crop report showed more U.S. corn inventories than expected, while the latest U.S. tariffs and European counter-measures fueled concerns about trade disruption, traders said.
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