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Introduction to Agricultural Economics, 5th edPenson, Capps, Rosson, and Woodward
© 2010 Pearson Higher Education,Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. • All Rights
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Agriculture andInternational
Trade
Chapter 16
Introduction to Agricultural Economics, 5th edPenson, Capps, Rosson, and Woodward
© 2010 Pearson Higher Education,Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. • All Rights
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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
Introduction to Agricultural Economics, 5th edPenson, Capps, Rosson, and Woodward
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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.
Introduction to Agricultural Economics, 5th edPenson, Capps, Rosson, and Woodward
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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.
Introduction to Agricultural Economics, 5th edPenson, Capps, Rosson, and Woodward
© 2010 Pearson Higher Education,Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. • All Rights
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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.
Introduction to Agricultural Economics, 5th edPenson, Capps, Rosson, and Woodward
© 2010 Pearson Higher Education,Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. • All Rights
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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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Introduction to Agricultural Economics, 5th edPenson, Capps, Rosson, and Woodward
© 2010 Pearson Higher Education,Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. • All Rights
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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
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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Introduction to Agricultural Economics, 5th edPenson, Capps, Rosson, and Woodward
© 2010 Pearson Higher Education,Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. • All Rights
Reserved.
Balance of TradeThe balance of trade is a measure of overall trade performance.
Trade Surplus = Exports > Imports
Trade deficit = Imports > Exports
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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Introduction to Agricultural Economics, 5th edPenson, Capps, Rosson, and Woodward
© 2010 Pearson Higher Education,Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. • All Rights
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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.
Introduction to Agricultural Economics, 5th edPenson, Capps, Rosson, and Woodward
© 2010 Pearson Higher Education,Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458. • All Rights
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Chapter 17 focuses on exchange rates and their impact on trade….