Mixed Messaging: Is the US Talking to China? + US Weather
Mixed Messaging: Is the US Talking to China? + US Weather  
Podcast: Grain Markets and Other Stuff
Published On: Mon Apr 28 2025
Description: Joe's Premium Subscription: www.standardgrain.comGrain Markets and Other Stuff Links-Apple PodcastsSpotifyTikTokYouTubeFutures and options trading involves risk of loss and is not suitable for everyone.0:00 Mixed Messaging3:13 Japan and South Korea Talks4:06 US Weather and Rains8:06 Fund Positions9:21 Panama Canal10:44 Another Screwworm/Cattle Headline11:54 Flash Sale🇺🇸🌎 Trade Talks...or No Talks? 🇨🇳❓Big moves (and some big confusion) on the global trade front! President Trump says China wants a deal, but Beijing denies any talks 🤔. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent isn't sure if Trump spoke to Xi Jinping directly, though USDA's Brooke Rollins says daily tariff conversations are happening 📞. Meanwhile, soybean futures are feeling the pressure early this morning 🌱📉.🗺️ Weekend Trade Updates:✅ Productive talks with Japan and South Korea✅ New focus on currency policy with South Korea✅ More rain on the way for the US Corn Belt ☔—see maps below!📊 Fund Tracker Highlights:Funds net buyers of soybeans for a 4th week! 🚀Largest net-long soybean position since February!Funds sold corn but bought some SRW wheat 🌽🌾.🚢 Trump's Shipping Push:Demanding free US passage through the Panama and Suez Canals! 🌍Reviving US shipbuilding as China tensions rise 🔥.🐂 Border Watch:USDA threatens new cattle import restrictions from Mexico. 🐄🚫Screwworm outbreak grows—action deadline looms April 30!🌽 Flash Corn Sale:235,000mt sold to Mexico! 🇲🇽US remains the top corn supplier with Brazil out of the game (for now). ⚡👇 Stay tuned, like & subscribe for the latest on trade, markets, and agriculture!Let's talk about it in the comments! 💬👇