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On August 23, 2019, the People’s Republic of China’s Ministry of Finance (MOF), State Council Tariff Commission (SCTC) announced new tariffs on certain U.S. products, valued at $75 billion USD.

Dry conditions prevailing since last fall and throughout the entire crop cycle reduced Spanish fodder production for MY2019/20, despite a larger registered area.

ATO Shenyang attended the opening ceremony of the Liaoning Furniture Association’s (LFA) 10th Shenyang International Furniture Expo (SIFE) on August 9, 2019.

Japan's poultry meat production is projected to continue steady growth in 2019 and 2020 on improved productivity as a result of industry consolidation.

Japan’s commercial cherry production in marketing year (MY) 2019/20 is estimated to fall six percent to 15,200 metric tons (MT) on colder temperatures during the flowering stage and reduced acreage.

Japan’s calf production will continue steady recovery in 2019 and 2020 as high calf prices drive modest expansion of the beef cow herd.

On July 18, 2019, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) announced revisions to Japan’s Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) for a number of agricultural chemicals and additives

On August 2, 2019, Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW) shared more details on proposed shifts to the positive list system for utensils, containers and packaging (UCP).

Chicken meat production will increase approximately 14 percent, totaling 15.8 million metric tons (MMT) in 2020.

China’s race to improve air quality is emerging as the major driver for expanded fuel ethanol production and use.

The Government of Japan (GOJ) sees progress in the reform of Japan Agricultural Cooperatives (JA) following a five-year reform period.

China’s race to improve air quality is emerging as the major driver for expanded fuel ethanol production and use.