Podcasts about exports

Trade is certainly a hot topic among the ag community, with farmers and ranchers facing concerns on a number of fronts.

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The Energy Information Administration said the U.S. is heading toward a record amount of ethanol exports in 2025. NAFB News ServiceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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President Trump responded to backlash against his plan to import beef from Argentina to help lower beef prices in grocery stores, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says trade negotiations with China have gone very well, ahead of President Trump's meeting with the Chinese Premier.

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On this episode of the Trade Guys, we discuss a vote on rules aimed at lowering carbon emissions from shipping which was called off under U.S. pressure. We also cover expanded rare earth export controls coming out of China and new CSIS findings on the severe impacts of retaliation on U.S. farmers.

A new export marketing strategy for Australian pears is being hailed a success. Hort Innovation has partnered with distributors in New Zealand and Canada to boost shipments of the fruit. Total export volumes increased by 80%, to more than 60 000 cases shipped. Rural Editor Emily Minney caught up with Hort Innovation Spokeswoman Lynda Pallone about the campaignSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northwest cherry growers can now look back on the largest harvest in six years, but it might not be enough to really celebrate.

In this episode of the Human Action Podcast, Bob unpacks Lerner's Symmetry Theorem—the classic result that, under tight conditions, an import tariff is equivalent to an export tax. He applies the framework to recent 100% China‑tariff headlines, explaining why the dollar might strengthen in theory yet sometimes weakens in practice once retaliation and policy signaling are factored in.The Human Action Podcast on Trump's Tariff Strategy: Mises.org/HAP522a The Lerner Symmetry Theorem: Mises.org/HAP522bThe Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Hayek for the 21st Century. Get your free copy at Mises.org/HAPodFree

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In this episode of the Human Action Podcast, Bob unpacks Lerner's Symmetry Theorem—the classic result that, under tight conditions, an import tariff is equivalent to an export tax. He applies the framework to recent 100% China‑tariff headlines, explaining why the dollar might strengthen in theory yet sometimes weakens in practice once retaliation and policy signaling are factored in.The Human Action Podcast on Trump's Tariff Strategy: Mises.org/HAP522a The Lerner Symmetry Theorem: Mises.org/HAP522bThe Mises Institute is giving away 100,000 copies of Hayek for the 21st Century. Get your free copy at Mises.org/HAPodFree

Kia ora,Welcome to Thursday's Economy Watch where we follow the economic events and trends that affect Aotearoa/New Zealand.I'm David Chaston and this is the international edition from Interest.co.nz.And today we lead with news the US federal Government shutdown is now the second longest in their history having just overtaken the 1995-96 one where Republicans were trying to prevent a Clinton budget being passed. The longest was the 2018-19 one induced by Trump. The current one has seen about 1 mln federal workers stood down, and that is the largest of this type of impact. If this one runs another two weeks it will then become their longest.Separately, US mortgage applications inched lower last week although it was their fourth consecutive weekly decline. The weakest part of these mortgage applications are those to buy a new home. This came despite benchmark 30 year mortgage interest rates falling again and back near their one-year lows.There was another US Treasury bond auction overnight, this one for their 20 year Note. It drew is normal modest support, and delivered a median yield of 4.46%, down from the 4.56% at the prior equivalent event a bit more than a month ago.Ratings agency Moody's is pointing out that the rise of non-bank debt providers are building stress into the global financial system. Loans to non-depository financial institutions (NDFIs) are now 10.4% of total bank loans, nearly three times the 3.6% exposure a decade ago they said. It is aggressive growth that has outpaced all other lending activities since 2016.Japanese exports rose in September from August, but their imports jumped more than expected and catching analysts a bit by surprise. Basically they are now at the same level, oscillating around balance, as was expected. But some observers cheered that this result indicated Japanese consumer demand was improving.The Indonesian central bank reviewed its policy rate overnight and left it unchanged at 4.75%, surprising observers who had expected and priced in a -25 bps rate cut. But to be fair, it had lowered rates at the three previous reviews.In China, we should note that Shanghai's recent change in their house-buying restrictions has brought a spectacular surge in transactions - September home sales in this key city rose by more than +70% (they measure sales activity by m2).We should also probably note that the aluminium price rose again overnight as it has done since early April and is now at its highest level since May 2022 when it was in the pandemic bubble. Other than that, it is now at a record high.The UST 10yr yield is now at 3.95% and down -1 bp from this time yesterday.The price of gold will start today sharply lower again at US$4048/oz, down -US$74 from yesterday, another -1.8% correction. Silver has fallen less.American oil prices are +US$1 firmer at just over US$58.50/bbl, with the international Brent price now just over US$62.50/bbl.The Kiwi dollar is at just on 57.5 USc, and little-changed from yesterday. Against the Aussie we are up +10 bps at 88.5 AUc. Against the euro we are also unchanged at 49.5 euro cents. That all means our TWI-5 starts today at just under 62.1 and up less than +10 bps.The bitcoin price starts today at US$108,105 and down a rather sharpish -4.8% from this time yesterday. Volatility over the past 24 hours has been moderate at just over +/- 2.5%.You can get more news affecting the economy in New Zealand from interest.co.nz.Kia ora. I'm David Chaston. And we will do this again tomorrow.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Communist Party elites are in Beijing for the Fourth Plenary, where the roadmap for the country's industrial development over the next five years will be set. We take a closer look. But first, the country's latest economic data paints a troubling picture. 

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In this Spotlight on Soybeans, we highlight how the ag export situation looks dire this fall. That's according to Matt Amick, the director of market development at the Missouri Soybean Merchandizing Council. Listen to learn more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

California almond growers were largely skeptical when the USDA forecast a 3-billion-pound crop in its “objective measurement” report, and as Congress works to end the government shutdown, farmers are calling for that same sense of urgency in fixing the broken ag labor system.

The value and number of South Australian farms sold lifts across the first half of 2025, dairy and cattle farmers on the waitlist for when virtual fencing is allowed in SA, and both top-end premium and lower-end Australian labels feeling the pinch in a contracting Chinese market.

HEADLINE: China's Desperate Rare Earth Export Curbs and Economic Collapse GUEST NAMES: Alan Tonelson, Gordon Chang SUMMARY: China's sweeping curbs on rare earth exports are described as a desperate "hail mary" heave, risking severe economic damage, particularly given the collapse of its property bubble and external pressures. Experts agree China is undergoing a major deflationary spiral, and this move ironically contradicts the globalization from which it prospered. 1960

From the BBC World Service: Trade tensions are flaring as Beijing responds to President Donald Trump's threats to tack an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods. China has warned of "corresponding measures," though new data shows that China's exports are booming. So does China still need the U.S.? Then, Nigeria produces nearly 40% of the world's shea nuts, which sustains a multibillion-dollar trade in cosmetics, food, and medicine. But new trade restrictions are being felt throughout the shea nut supply chain.

From the BBC World Service: Trade tensions are flaring as Beijing responds to President Donald Trump's threats to tack an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods. China has warned of "corresponding measures," though new data shows that China's exports are booming. So does China still need the U.S.? Then, Nigeria produces nearly 40% of the world's shea nuts, which sustains a multibillion-dollar trade in cosmetics, food, and medicine. But new trade restrictions are being felt throughout the shea nut supply chain.

There’s a battle underway to win the energy export market between the world’s two largest economies: The US wants the world to buy its fossil fuels, while China wants to sell the world its clean energy technologies. For now, there is a clear winner: China. How did that happen? Akshat Rathi and Oscar Boyd discuss. More: Read Akshat’s newsletter Read Ember’s report on electricity Subscribe to the Bloomberg Green newsletter Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Oscar Boyd. Special thanks to Sommer Saadi, Mohsis Andam, Laura Millan and Sharon Chen. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/green. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The UK can't seem to get enough of New Zealand wine. Latest data shows Sauvignon Blanc shipments hit a 10 year high – with 13.2 million bottles sent over summer. Exports are up 21% year on year, New Zealand now commanding around half of the $2.5 billion UK Sauvignon Blanc market, valued at NZ$1.37 billion. Invivo Co-founder Tim Lightbourne told Mike Hosking there's been a shift in the UK away from heavy reds, with Sauv becoming the go to over things like Malbec, Shiraz, and Merlot. Plus, New Zealand wines are a premium to the category, he says, selling for about 17% more than the average bottle. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joyce talks about President Trump's decision cancel negotiation meeting with Xi Jinping after find out he sent letters to several countries announcing new export controls on certain minerals. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AP Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports President Trump says he may call off a meeting with China's leader.

A jump in US crude exports has helped to boost prices for high sulfur fuel oil, supplies of which are currently tight. What is driving demand for US crude to South Korea and India? What is the connection between low US imports of heavy crudes and HSFO supply tightness? What is the short-term outlook for HSFO? And why is the Trump administration pushing back on international net-zero shipping fuels standards?  Jeff Mower, director of Americas oil news, digs into these questions and more with oil news editor Binish Azhar and oil price editor Iman Koutani. Links: Interactive: Global bunker fuel cost calculator Platts WTI MEH AAYRG00 USGC HSFO Waterborne PUAFZ00 USGC VLSFO Barge $/mt AUGMB00

The ACCC announces it won't oppose a merger between Elders and rival Delta Ag, Australian exports of beef to Canada climb by 76% this year, and an Aussie wine company shrinks its wine bottles to appeal to younger drinkers.

In the latest episode of the Crude Report: TMX Series, Argus Americas Crude west coast reporter John Cordner talks with deputy editor Amanda Smith about Canadian crude exports via the Trans Mountain pipeline. Increased production and more favorable arbitrage economics are expected to boost waterborne exports from the Vancouver area. Topics discussed: Although most Canadian crude exports head to the US, last year's Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMX) has provided the conduit to export an average of 440,000 b/d to the US west coast and Asia this year. Canadian and condensate production is projected to reach a record 5.05mn b/d in the fourth quarter, increasing the need for export capacity. December TMX export volumes may match March's record levels of 530,000 b/d, with indications suggesting the heavy Canadian waterborne fob Vancouver premium to inland prices in Alberta will be high enough to make pipeline flows more lucrative.

Exports of some American agricultural products to key markets like China are a fraction of what they were just a few short years ago.

Francis Nantha, IFN Investor Editor, interviews Richard Khoo, Vice President of Exim Bank Malaysia on the benefits of Islamic finance on Malaysian economic trade and exports.

U.S. Gulf Coast ethane exports were up sharply in September thanks to the startup of new export terminals in Texas. The surge in export volumes contributed to an 8% increase in ethane prices between July and September and a similar jump in the ratio between ethane and natural gas. In today's RBN blog, we look at how the recent additions to export capacity have impacted prices and review the basics of ethane economics. 

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South Korean exports fell in the first part of September (when adjusting for the number of working days). Exports to the US and China (which often ultimately end up in the US) were weaker. Semiconductor sales were a predictable source of strength.

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Rodrigo Medellin loves bats. The Mexican conservationist has been obsessed with the often maligned creatures for over six decades. As a child, he kept blood in ice cube trays in his parents' freezer, to feed to his pet vampire bats. He went on to create Mexico City's first ever bat festival, and to work with governments, universities, NGOs and researchers all over the world. To many, Rodrigo IS the "bat man."Like many Mexicans, he is also fiercely proud of the country's native spirits: tequila and mezcal. The agave spirits are hugely important for Mexico's economy, especially in the states of Jalisco and Oaxaca. Exports of the drinks are worth billions. Tequila and mezcal have become increasingly popular in recent decades, with sales boosted by big budget celebrity-owned brands designed to appeal to the US consumer. From Kendall Jenner to George Clooney, US celebrities have been riding high on the mass market appeal of the liquor. But the boom in these industries has had unintended consequences for Rodrigo's beloved bats. Often the agave the spirits are made from is harvested early, before the slow-growing plant can flower. This means bats cannot feed from the nectar, and critically, they can't do their job as pollinators. This contributes to agave monocultures which are susceptible to disease and blight. Rodrigo explains how he wanted to change the way the industry works, creating a “bat-friendly” certification for tequila and mezcal producers who leave 5% of the agave untouched, to bloom. But why have so few brands been certified, why is the programme controversial for some producers, and why are bats a tricky sell as far as conservation for many people and communities? Sarah Treanor spends time with Rodrigo in Mexico City and Oaxaca to find out. A Bespoken Media production. Image: Rodrigo Medellin holding a bat (Credit: Paul Webala)

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