Exports
Champaign, IL – President Donald Trump's recent announcement of a 90-day pause on tariff increases for most countries, except for China, has sparked concerns among soybean farmers, who rely heavily on international buyers to keep commodity prices stable and local economies afloat. According to an Investigate Midwest analysis of
Exports
Kenyan county governments have been advised to implement strategies that add value to agricultural commodities for export in order to attract premium prices in both local and international markets. The Principal Secretary in the State Department for Industrialization, Dr. Juma Mukhwana, emphasized the need for county governments to promote industrial
Exports
The Philippines will safeguard rice, corn, sugar, pork, chicken, and fish in ongoing trade negotiations with the United States, ensuring the protection of local producers. Agriculture secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. stated that Philippine trade officials have assured the Department of Agriculture that safeguarding domestic producers remains a top priority.
Tariffs
Thailand's proposal to reduce import tariffs to 0% on goods from the US may alleviate trade tensions, but economists warn that this move could lead to a surge in US agricultural imports, severely impacting domestic producers. The country's labor market is also at risk, with unemployment
Agricultural industry
Research from the Faculty of Agriculture has shown that the agricultural sector plays a crucial role in the economies of agrarian nations. The study, published in the Jurnal Ekonomi Pembangunan, investigated the asymmetric impact of exchange rates and industrial production indexes on Indonesian agricultural exports from January 2010 to August
Tariffs
The US White House announced a comprehensive trade agreement with Indonesia, marking a significant step forward in the Trump Administration's efforts to promote American interests through trade policy. The deal eliminates approximately 99% of tariff barriers, unlocks new market access, and addresses non-tariff barriers, providing substantial benefits to
Tariffs
The Trump administration's trade deal with Japan has been hailed as a major victory, with President Trump claiming that it marks the "opening of Japan's markets to the US for the first time ever" due to his use of "tariff power." However,
Agricultural industry
The Agricultural Products Collection Station in North Al Sharqiyah Governorate is a key project contributing to the growth of Oman's agricultural sector, inspired by the vision of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources, and the Agricultural and Fisheries Development Fund (AFDF). This integrated logistics centre serves
Agricultural industry
Vietnamese farmers and businesses are struggling to export fruits and vegetables to the European Union (EU) due to issues with food safety certification procedures. The export of dragon fruit, chilli peppers, and okra, worth hundreds of tonnes, is stuck in warehouses as farmers face the risk of huge financial losses
Tariffs
The Trump Administration has sealed a pivotal trade agreement with Indonesia, significantly reducing tariff barriers and expanding market access for U.S. industrial, food, and agricultural exports. The deal, hailed as a victory for American workers, farmers, and manufacturers, removes ~99% of tariff barriers and addresses non-tariff barriers, unlocking new
Tariffs
South Korea is poised to feel the brunt of increased pressure in its tariff negotiations with the US following Japan's trade deal with the Donald Trump administration. The deal, announced on Wednesday, includes significant concessions from Japan on agricultural products and automobiles, putting pressure on South Korea to
Agricultural industry
The Qingcheng County government in Gansu Province, China, has successfully conducted a 5-day internship and training program for cultivating high-quality farmers in Shanxi Province. The program, which took place from July 14 to 18, focused on "industry chain practice + digital empowerment" and covered 8 leading industries, including apples,
