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U.S. livestock: CME live cattle down, but off seven-week lows

By Reuters, GFM Network News March 8, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle slid to a seven-week bottom on Thursday, led by fund liquidation, traders said. Futures’ discount to this week’s slaughter-ready, or cash, cattle prices freed contracts from session lows, they said. April closed 1.2 cents/lb. at 121.775 cents (all figures US$). June finished 1.55 cents lower at […] Read more

General, Markets, Reuters

Canada sticks to measured tack in U.S. trade row

By GFM Network News March 7, 2018

Ottawa | Reuters — Canada is sticking to its keep-calm strategy as U.S. President Donald Trump ramps up trade war rhetoric, convinced that no move is the best move for the country with the most to lose, but critics say it risks being a soft target if its strategy fails. While the European Union immediately […] Read more

(Regis Lefebure photo courtesy ARS/USDA)

Livestock, Markets, Reuters

U.S. livestock: Trade war jitters drag on CME hogs

By Reuters, GFM Network News March 7, 2018

Chicago | Reuters — Chicago Mercantile Exchange lean hog futures on Wednesday hit a three-month low, partly rattled by talk of a potential trade war if the U.S. tacks higher tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, traders said. Wednesday’s U.S. stock market slumped as U.S. President Donald Trump appears poised to impose steep tariffs this […] Read more

General, Machinery, Markets, Reuters

Steel shock drives wedge into sluggish NAFTA talks

By GFM Network News March 1, 2018

Mexico City | Reuters — Negotiators trying to rework the NAFTA trade deal on Thursday were hit by the prospect of a battle over U.S. steel tariffs that could make it more complicated to build autos in North America, one of the most sensitive issues at the talks. U.S. President Donald Trump said he would […] Read more

Crops, Pulses

India hikes chickpea duty again

By MarketsFarm Team, GFM Network News March 1, 2018

CNS Canada — The Indian government has raised its import tariff for chickpeas for a second time, this time from 40 per cent to 60 per cent. The government said Thursday in the Gazette of India its tariff is to be imposed immediately, due to circumstances which make it necessary to take immediate action. Reuters […] Read more

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (MEA.gov.in)

Crops, Markets, Pulses

India, Canada to work up pulse export protocols

By Grainews Staff, GFM Network News February 23, 2018

The prime ministers of Canada and India have agreed to sort out new and predictable rules governing exports of Canadian pulse crops. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, on a state visit this week to India, released a joint statement with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday calling for the two countries to reach a new […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Pulses

Pulse weekly outlook: Prairie market ‘nonexistent’ due to trade dispute

By GFM Network News February 20, 2018

CNS Canada — As the western Canadian pulse crop industry awaits news from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s visit to India, two traders aren’t holding their breath. “I’m not expecting any big announcements or any big headway other than wording like ‘working towards understandings’ and things like that,” said Adam Krieser of Canpulse Foods in Saskatoon. […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Pulses

Pulse weekly outlook: Industry adapting to new market reality

By GFM Network News February 14, 2018

CNS Canada — Pulse growers are facing new questions on the Prairies these days as a trade impasse with India forces many farmers to prepare for new market realities. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau next week will visit India, where the thorny subject of its levies on Canadian pulse exports will be raised. India imposed the […] Read more

Crops, Markets, Pulses

India raises chickpea import duty to 40 per cent

By MarketsFarm Team, GFM Network News February 7, 2018

The Indian government has raised its import tariff for chickpeas from 30 per cent to 40 per cent. The government said Tuesday in the Gazette of India the increased tariff is to be imposed immediately, with existing circumstances making it necessary. Chickpea prices have continued to fall over the last six months, according to reports […] Read more

General, Markets

FCC sees benefits in new Trans-Pacific trade pact

By GFM Network News January 30, 2018

CNS Canada — The future of trade for the Canadian agriculture industry is looking bright from the perspective of Canada’s federal ag lending agency, with progress on the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). According to Farm Credit Canada (FCC), anytime Canada can get less-restricted access to markets it is good for agriculture. “We can […] Read more

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Tag Archives tariffs

U.S. livestock: CME live cattle down, but off seven-week lows

Canada sticks to measured tack in U.S. trade row

U.S. livestock: Trade war jitters drag on CME hogs

Steel shock drives wedge into sluggish NAFTA talks

India hikes chickpea duty again

India, Canada to work up pulse export protocols

Pulse weekly outlook: Prairie market ‘nonexistent’ due to trade dispute

Pulse weekly outlook: Industry adapting to new market reality

India raises chickpea import duty to 40 per cent

FCC sees benefits in new Trans-Pacific trade pact

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