Estonia's #exports of goods totalled EUR 1.5bn in February 2026, which was down 1% from the same period of 2025, #Statistics #Estonia reported. #Imports of goods totalled EUR 1.9bn, which was up 6% over a year.

https://viabaltica.fi/estonia-exports-down-1-imports-up-6-in-february-2026/

#factCheck

Claim by Don Trump: Environmental rules reduced cattle numbers and he “got rid of that.”

FactCheck.org rating: False
@mediabiasfactcheck rating: Blatant lie
The cited policy refers to the #greenNewDeal, which never passed — and it imposed no cattle restrictions.

Trump Fumbles the Facts with #Farmers
https://www.factcheck.org/2026/04/trump-fumbles-the-facts-with-farmers/

> In a speech to what he called "the single largest gathering of American farmers that the White House has... ever had," Don Trump lied about the #estateTax, soybean #exports and much more.

Also said beef prices are “starting to come down.”
FactCheck.org rating: False
@mediabiasfactcheck rating: Blatant lie
Price data shows beef prices remain high or increasing, with no meaningful downward trend.

#farmingNews #farms #agricultureNews #intergenerationalWealth #farmFutures #tradeNews

#Canada is trying to increase #exports while reducing #immigration. That's a contradiction.

"Migrant networks reduce information and trust barriers,
making it easier for firms to export new products."
https://www.oenb.at/dam/jcr:5183abce-00cb-4bee-ad84-64ba754aa039/wp-275.pdf

One ship paid US$2m to pass Iran. Now we're looking at a new era
By Alan Kohler

If Iran's idea of charging ships to pass through maritime choke points catches on, we are entering a new era of much more expensive, more dangerous global shipping.

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-04-06/iran-strait-of-hormuz-maritime-tollbooths/106532804

#OilandGas #UnrestConflictandWar #WorldPolitics #Trade #Exports #AlanKohler

Dynamics of russian crude oil sea exports 2025-2026

#exports #infographics #oil #russia #sea

https://uatribune.com/en/dynamics-of-russian-crude-oil-sea-exports-2025-2026/

USDA Trade Mission In The Philippines Set From April 13 To 16

In a serious effort to ramp up agricultural exports to the Philippines, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will lead a trade mission in the country from April 13 to 26, 2026 and the delegation will be composed of several American agribusinesses farmers and trade groups, according to a news article by Farms.com.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news article from Farms.com. Some parts in boldface…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will lead a trade mission to Manila, Philippines, from April 13 to 16, 2026. The goal is to expand export opportunities for American farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses.

This mission follows a major trade agreement reached in July last year, which created new pathways for U.S. agricultural products in the Philippines market. The delegation will be led by Deputy Under Secretary Michelle Bekkering and will include 58 agribusinesses, trade groups, and representatives from state agriculture departments.

Participating states include Idaho, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wisconsin. Companies such as American Egg Board, American Peanut Council, California Milk Advisory Board, Potatoes USA, U.S. Dairy Export Council, U.S. Soybean Export Council, and U.S. Meat Export Federation are part of the mission. Other businesses like Foodlinx, BNutty Peanut Butter, Global Export Marketing Co., Wonderful Citrus, and USA Poultry and Egg Export Council will also attend.

The Philippines is an important market for U.S. agriculture. It ranks as the tenth-largest buyer of U.S. farm and food products, with average annual imports of $3.4 billion over the past five years. Its growing population of 118 million and rising middle class make it a strong market for future growth.

During the visit, USDA’s Foreign Agricultural Service will organize meetings, market briefings, and site visits. These activities will connect U.S. exporters directly with Filipino buyers and strengthen business relationships.

“USDA is committed to getting American farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses better access to strong markets and fair opportunities abroad,” said Deputy Undersecretary Bekkering. “Since the Philippines is one of the fastest-growing markets in Asia, this mission will connect U.S. exporters directly with reliable buyers, strengthen our trade relationship, and help keep American agriculture globally competitive.”  

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Do you think American agriculture is set to grow with exporting goods worldwide under the leadership of US President Donald Trump over the next three years? Do you think Filipinos will continue to consume even more American agricultural goods?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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