ALBERTA, CANADA (RFD News) — The Trump administration is discussing the possibility of creating a new U.S.-China “Board of Trade” as negotiations between the two countries continue evolving.
Shaun Haney, host of RealAg Radio, joined us on Wednesday’s Market Day Report to break down what the proposal could mean for agriculture and why producers should be paying attention.
In his conversation with RFD News, Haney explained what the proposed trade structure could look like and why stable trade relationships remain critical for agricultural markets.
He also weighed in on comments from U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, who hinted that tariff reductions on some products could eventually happen, and whether agriculture could be one of the first sectors to benefit.
Haney additionally discussed concerns surrounding whether China will follow through on future trade commitments and whether negotiations are beginning to shift toward a more transactional, managed-trade relationship between the two countries.
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Purdue University’s Dr. Michael Langemeier joins us to break down the latest read on farmer sentiment in the April Ag Economy Barometer, and growing concerns about the impact of global conflict on farm inputs and income.
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Growth Energy CEO Emily Skor joins us to discuss the uncertain path for year-round E15 sales and the next steps as the issue heads toward a standalone House vote after it was stripped from the Farm Bill.
Seasonal pricing strength is lining up with crop stress, giving wheat producers another weather-driven marketing window. Shaun Haney joins us to discuss concerns from ag bankers on farm profitability.
