Bayer seeks US duties on Chinese-made glyphosate

Bayer seeks US duties on Chinese-made glyphosate

6th July, 2026

German chemical giant Bayer has asked the US administration to impose duties on Chinese imports of glyphosate – the chemical used in the company’s weedkiller Roundup – claiming they are being sold at artificially low prices, Reuters reported.

Shippers say renewed tax on Chinese ships could put some US agricultural producers out of business

Shippers say renewed tax on Chinese ships could put some US agricultural producers out of business

6th July, 2026

A trade group representing US shippers of grain, soyabeans and other agricultural commodities has said a drive to renew port taxes on Chinese ships docking at American ports could put some farmers out of business, FreightWaves reported.

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Latest issue: June 2026

June 2026

The June 2026 issue is packed full of news, special features and market updates to keep you informed and up to date on the edible oils and fats market.

In my comment, I discuss the publication of the European Commission’s long-awaited report on simplifying its EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), which applies to seven commodities linked to deforestation, including palm oil and soyabeans.

We also include a special focus on the Netherlands, one of Europe’s key energy and logistics hubs and one of the bloc’s leading biofuels producers.

In this issue, we also take an in depth look at bleaching earths, including their transport and handling and what processors need to take into account in the treatment of hybrid palm oil.

OFI’s regular mix of news, event…