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Yesterday, Trump announced a 90-day deferral of tariffs on all countries except China, effectively “pausing” the trade war against the world. But the escalation between the US and China continues to weigh on oil prices, given the potential for a drop in global demand as both countries’ economies slow.   Following oil quotes, prices for biofuels and vegetable oils continue to fall, leading to lower prices for sunflower oil and sunflowers in Ukraine.   June...

Speculative jumps continue on the stock markets, and yesterday, after Trump's statement on postponing the introduction of tariffs for 90 days and reducing the rate to 10% for all countries except China, the indices rose by 8-12%.   At the same time, Trump is imposing additional tariffs on China (totaling 125%) due to Beijing's unwillingness to negotiate.   The Dow Jones Index rose 7.8% yesterday, the S&P 500 rose 9.52%, and the high-tech Nasdaq rose 12%,...

The EU-Ukraine trade facilitation agreement expires on June 5, and some MEPs have already said it will not be extended. UCAB tells us what Ukrainian experts think about this and what the options for further developments might be.   Trade Representative of Ukraine T. Kachka believes that "Ukrainian exports support European processors, ensure price stability in the EU and cover deficits, and tariffs are the worst instrument for regulating international trade, so the main focus...

The weighted average purchase price of grains and oilseeds in Ukraine on CPT terminals, EXW elevators, CPT processors, FCA, CPT dollar, FOB, DAF, CIF Purchase prices in Ukraine  CPT terminal, UAH EXW elevators, UAH CPT processor, UAH FCA, UAH FCA, $ CPT terminal, $ DAF, $ CIF, $ Wheat mill offals 6800 Mustard seeds25000 25000 Peas 13500 Rye 12000 Coriander 27000 Corn10520 9755 9600 ↓ 110 9800 ↑ 184 ...

Stock markets continue to see speculative jumps of 2-4%, driven by rumors of a possible end to the "crazy" tariffs. However, yesterday Trump announced the imposition of an additional 50% tariff on China, which, amid a possible response from China and the EU, again lowered stock indices and oil prices.   The Dow Jones index ultimately fell by 0.84%, the S&P 500 by 1.57%, and the high-tech Nasdaq by 1.95% on expectations of an escalation of the trade war with...

Experts from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) predict that in the 2025/26 MY, corn production in China will increase by 1.7% from 294.9 to 300 million tons compared to the previous season due to improved yields. Rice and wheat production will also increase.   The Chinese authorities are pursuing a policy of increasing their own production and grain self-sufficiency, maintaining strategic reserves and limiting corn imports by...

Soybean prices on the Chicago Board of Trade and in Ukraine remain relatively stable as the world awaits the response to Trump's "tariff wars." China refused to lift the 34% tariff imposed in response to US tariffs, so Trump announced that he would impose an additional 50% tariff on Chinese goods starting April 9, bringing the tariff to 104%. China, on the other hand, has vowed to continue fighting against such US policies.   On April 9, EU countries will consider a...

FAO experts have made almost no changes to the forecast for world wheat production in 2025 compared to the first estimates in March, leaving it at 795 million tons, which will correspond to the adjusted forecast for 2024.   In Ukraine, wheat production in 2025 will be below the 5-year average due to the consequences of the war and dry weather, which will reduce yields.   Winter wheat plantings in the major wheat-producing countries of the Northern Hemisphere were largely...