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US’s own crop data cast doubt on Trump China deal
It’s either going to be a boom fourth quarter for U.S. farmers, or that extra $12.5 billion in American agriculture purchases promised by China for…
Farmers are not ready to buy tractors despite Trump China trade deal
Farmers aren’t ready to heed Donald Trump’s advice to buy bigger tractors after his initial trade deal with China.
Virus surge in Japan risks undoing Abe’s efforts to woo China
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has so far managed to keep the coronavirus outbreak from damaging his hard-won relationship with China. That’s getting even more difficult…
Venezuela’s Maduro shakes up PDVSA, declares oil ‘emergency’
Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro declared an “energy emergency” as he announced a commission to revamp state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela SA, redoubling efforts to…
US sanctions Iranian election officials who bar candidates
The U.S. said it has sanctioned members of an Iranian government agency that it says rigs elections in the country by disqualifying candidates who don’t…
Virus anxiety makes corn the safer bet for America’s farmers
After dealing with the trade war, extreme weather and depressed prices, U.S. farmers are ready for a safe bet. In America’s heartland, that means planting…
The pitchforks are out in Europe to protect a sacred cow
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Oil steady after 7-day rally on supply outlook and stimulus hope
Oil steadied in London after the longest rally in a year on signs of tighter global supply, and hopes that Chinese economic stimulus will cushion…
Israel, Palestinian authority resolve agricultural export battle
Israel and the Palestinian Authority have resolved a spat over agricultural exports, ending the biggest trade showdown ever between the regional powerhouse and the tiny…
White House admits that Trump trade stance did depress economy
The White House acknowledged what many economists considered obvious through much of last year: President Donald Trump’s trade stance depressed economic growth and business investment.