agriculture

Trump threatens ‘200% tariff’ if John Deere moves production to Mexico

Former President Donald Trump on Monday threatened John Deere with a 200% tariff if the agricultural manufacturer moves production to…

China hits Canada with anti-dumping probe on canola imports, Ottawa deeply concerned

China said on Tuesday it planned to start an anti-dumping investigation into canola imports from Canada, after Ottawa moved to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, lifting prices of domestic rapeseed oil futures…

Demand for french fries reflects resilient consumer as so-called fry attachment rate holds steady

It’s a timeless question at fast-food counters: Do you want fries with that? Responders continue answering affirmatively at a higher-than-average…

India and South Africa block major investment deal at WTO talks

India and South Africa have filed a formal objection against an investment agreement at a World Trade Organization meeting in Abu Dhabi, blocking its adoption in a…

Happy meal? Steady demand for french fries is good news for U.S. economy

Consumers are still splurging for a side of fries with their meals. That can have a positive read-through for the…

Veteran investor David Roche says a credit crunch is coming for ‘small-town America’

The banking turmoil of March, which saw the collapse of several regional U.S. lenders, will lead to a credit crunch…

Minnesota Twins’ Kyle Farmer needs surgery after being hit in the face by pitch

CNN  —  Minnesota Twins infielder Kyle Farmer will need surgery to “realign his teeth and to fix a major laceration…