Agri 2312 chapter 16 agriculture and international trade

Introduction to Agricultural Economics, 5th edPenson, Capps, Rosson, and Woodward

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Agriculture andInternational

Trade

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Discussion Topics

Growth and instability in agricultural trade

The importance of agricultural tradeThe composition of agricultural tradeDirection of U.S. agricultural tradeU.S. agricultural trade performance



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Trade LiberalizationCreation of WTO to implement URA

provisions, settle disputes, and review policyConvert quotas to tariff equivalents and phase

in reduction of tariffs by 36% over timeReduce export subsidies by 36% over timeLower domestic subsidies by 20% over timeUse accepted international standards for food

safety and plant health regulations, harmonize standards and establish disease free zones

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Importance of Trade

Crop agriculture in U.S. has become export dependent.

More than one-half of annual cotton, rice and soybean production is exported

Livestock agriculture less dependent on foreign sales for sustainable demand

Greater dependence on imports as well

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U.S. agricultural exports generate jobs inboth the farm and nonfarm sectors…

U.S. agricultural exports generate jobs inboth the farm and nonfarm sectors…



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Bulk commodities dominated U.S. agricultural exports until the early 1990’s when value-added sales began to-increase.

Bulk commodities dominated U.S. agricultural exports until the early 1990’s when value-added sales began to-increase.



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U.S. agricultural exports by region and selected countries.Note the growing importance of Asian markets (36%).Canada (15.6%) accounts for more than all of Western Europe.

U.S. agricultural exports by region and selected countries.Note the growing importance of Asian markets (36%).Canada (15.6%) accounts for more than all of Western Europe.



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U.S. agricultural imports by region and selected countries.Western Europe is a more significant supplier of imports to theU.S. than it was a source of export sales for U.S. agriculturalexports. Latin America is largest supplier to U.S.

U.S. agricultural imports by region and selected countries.Western Europe is a more significant supplier of imports to theU.S. than it was a source of export sales for U.S. agriculturalexports. Latin America is largest supplier to U.S.



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Balance of TradeThe balance of trade is a measure of overall trade performance.

Trade Surplus = Exports > Imports

Trade deficit = Imports > Exports

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A trade surplus provides capital since the nation is sellingmore than it is buying. A trade deficit, on the other hand,can reduce a nation’s capital reserves over time, forcing itto either limit imports or borrow capital.

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A trade surplus provides capital since the nation is sellingmore than it is buying. A trade deficit, on the other hand,can reduce a nation’s capital reserves over time, forcing itto either limit imports or borrow capital.

U.S. agriculture has recorded trade surpluses since the 1950s.

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SummaryTrade distortions have prompted nations to seek general

agreements on tariffs and trade (GATT).U.S. agriculture becoming increasingly dependent on

export sales.Imports supplying a growing share of domestic food and

fiber consumption.Developing countries are supplying a growing share of

world exports.U.S. agriculture generates a trade surplus each year,

partially offsetting the trade deficit in other merchandise.



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Chapter 17 focuses on exchange rates and their impact on trade….

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