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China soybean delivery

US ag exports are growing, but China deal isn’t a panacea

The historic “phase one” trade deal with China will boost American ag trade with the country, but it’s not likely to have a major impact on overall U.S. trade at a time when the farm sector here is increasingly dependent on international sales, USDA Chief Economist Robert Johansson tells Agri-Pulse.
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President Donald Trump

Trump promises 'aid will be provided' if farmers need it

Tweet follows USDA forecast of lagging Chinese imports
President Donald Trump announced Friday via Twitter that he is open to doling out billions of dollars in a third trade assistance package for farmers because of implementation delays in trade deals such as the "phase one" pact with China.
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