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U.S. Trade War Returns, But New Tax Bill Sparks 2026 Optimism

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Trump is threatening 50% tariffs on EU goods and 25% on non-U.S.-made iPhones by June 1. A stronger-than-expected U.S. tax bill could add 0.5% to GDP by 2026. Funds took profits in ag, rode a 20% rally in stocks, and are now rotating back into commodities. Wet U.S. weather holds through June 7, but hot/dry conditions may return to the Western Corn Belt later in June—raising weather scare concerns. AAFC forecasts 609,000 tonnes of canola feed, waste, and dockage. OPEC+ hints at more oil output, cattle on feed report was bullish, bitcoin hits new highs, and milk prices are up 20% in two months.
 

 

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Grain Markets - Doug Simon

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This week Tredas's Doug Simon joined us in studio to discuss some of the trends he is currently seeing unfold in the commodity markets. Here is our conversation from Thursday morning.