China Pricing Index: Agrochemical Prices Fall During Lower Demand

Manufacturing of fertilizers, pesticides, and seed are included in the exemption.

Global supply chains have seen significant disruption from the spread of COVID-19. but already there are signs of a turnaround.

The U.S. Soybean Export Council works to open markets around the world for the crop’s American farmers.

The prices of pesticides should not be controlled as these are not essential commodities, says the Crop Care Federation of India.

Concerns about potential global economic decline has made implementation of the U.S.-China phase one trade deal uncertain.

While the “rules” provisions of the agreement are being faithfully implemented, China undoubtedly will find it difficult to meet its purchasing commitments.

The primary U.S. complaints stem from India’s use of tariff and non-tariff barriers to shield agricultural producers and select manufacturing industries.

The coronavirus outbreak could have the unexpected effect of helping the U.S. ensure that China sticks by its promise to purchase up to $50 billion worth of U.S. farm goods.

As agricultural markets respond anxiously to China’s attempts to control its coronavirus outbreak with a countrywide quarantine, U.S. economists are urging patience.