What do China's new US farm purchases mean for global trade? | An explainerChina will purchase over $17 billion in US farm goods yearly for three years. This deal boosts agricultural trade significantly. Purchases ...
18 May, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
US-China talks in Beijing expose fragile balance of global powerA pivotal summit between the US and China kicks off in Beijing today. President Donald Trump's impulsive style is set to clash with Preside...
14 May, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Xi-Trump summit may yield farm deal, but China has limited soybean appetiteMarket watchers anticipate a farm deal at the upcoming U.S.-China summit, potentially expanding Beijing's purchases of grains and meat. How...
12 May, 2026, 08.17 AM IST
Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidencyPresident Donald Trump's attention to grand White House projects like a new ballroom draws criticism. Opponents say this shows he is out of...
17 Apr, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
Doritos at $7 a bag ended up costing PepsiCo billionsIn an unexpected twist, Frito-Lay, a subsidiary of PepsiCo, is slashing prices by as much as 15% on beloved snacks like Doritos and Cheetos...
07 Apr, 2026, 04.30 PM IST
Easter eggs prices: Rates fall sharply across U.S. as consumers seek to fill Easter baskets. Check latest costTrump administration's decision to import nearly one billion eggs last year also helped lower prices, according to an official.
03 Apr, 2026, 07.34 AM IST
Rahul asks PM about impact of US' GM agri imports on farmersIn a bold move, Rahul Gandhi has taken his concerns directly to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, demanding transparency regarding the impendin...
15 Feb, 2026, 11.14 PM IST
India likely to restrict duty-free imports of soybean, corn for human consumption under its US trade dealIndia plans to limit duty-free imports of soybean and corn for human consumption in its trade deal with the US. The agreement may allow som...
04 Feb, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Why are corn and soybeans at the heart of India-US trade talks?U.S. President Donald Trump said he recently spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi about trade, and Modi assured him that India would cur...
24 Oct, 2025, 04.07 PM IST
Why does American Coca-Cola taste different from Mexican Coke—Or does it really?Mexican Coke is said to be different from American Coke due to its use of cane sugar instead of high fructose corn syrup. However, studies ...
02 Apr, 2025, 07.02 PM IST
Trade war puts sales of 12 million tons of US crops under threatMexico, a key buyer of US corn, and China might reduce purchases, affecting American agriculture heavily and threatening the new crop deman...
06 Mar, 2025, 10.05 AM IST
India's corn exports plunge as local prices rally on strong demandIndia usually exports around 250,000 to 300,000 metric tons of corn every month but in December its exports fell to around 30,000 tons, dea...
18 Jan, 2024, 03.30 PM IST
Asian buyers step up Indian corn imports as drought cuts Argentine cropIndian corn is quoted around $310-$315 a tonne, including cost and freight (C&F), to Southeast Asia, compared with South American corn bein...
02 Mar, 2023, 09.07 AM IST
India's booming corn exports amid global rally ease supply worriesCheaper corn supplies from India would keep the cost of animal feed lower for consumers of meat and chicken in Asia, who are among the most...
10 Jun, 2021, 09.04 AM IST
Why popcorn business is booming in India, with high sales & margins and new investmentsNationwide regularised production, sales and profit data on the popcorn business is tougher to find than a Bollywood movie with a tragic en...
19 Aug, 2013, 05.00 AM IST
- Global rally makes Indian corn pop
Given poor yields, high minimum support prices and matching local demand, it is invariably more expensive than American or Argentinian corn.
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- Republican lawmakers want US ethanol requirements reduced
More than four dozen House Republicans asked the Environmental Protection Agency on Monday to reduce required ethanol production this year,...
01 Jul, 2008, 02.00 AM IST