The truth is, there is nothing unique about the U.S.-Chile FTA. Trade agreements affect trade flows, but they cannot fully explain trade balances. Fake FTA News Vice President Mike Pence praised the current free-trade agreement (FTA) between the U.S. and Chile. He noted the U.S. trade surplus of $4.1 billion and called it “a model of a mutually beneficial agreement between two nations.” However, he did not explain how it is substantively different than any of the other FTAs where the U.S. has trade deficits. In fact, he said that Chile could do a better job on intellectual property protection. The truth is, there is nothing unique about the U.S.-Chile FTA. Trade agreements affect trade flows, but they cannot fully explain trade balances...
What You Need to Know Today: The corn and soybean markets closed slightly higher in low-volume trade. The wheat market was mixed, with HRW continuing its downward trek on improved moisture. As expected, the bearish cattle on feed report drove down cattle prices and pulled hogs down with it. Mi...
Monday, 25 May is a U.S. holiday, and both the markets and our office will be closed. Please note that the next issue of Ag Perspectives will be published on Tuesday, 26 May. The WPI staff wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend...
USDA’s monthly cattle on feed report was released today. The total number of cattle on feed in feedlots with 1,000 head or more capacity amounted to 11.6 million head, 102 percent of last year. Source: USDA, WPI Placements were up, but part of that is attributable to persistent drought c...
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