Already bearish Cattle futures received added fuel to the downside from Trump’s weekend tweet that he would increase tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese imports from 10% to 25% this Friday, if a trade deal remains unsigned. The president also threatened 25% tariffs on another $325 billion worth of Chinese imports. Lean Hog futures plunged, adding pressure to Cattle futures.
Live Cattle futures closed an average of $1.05 lower.
Feeder Cattle futures closed an average of $1.30 lower.
Wholesale beef values were weak on Choice and firm on Select with light to moderate demand and moderate offerings, according to the Agricultural Marketing Service.
Choice boxed beef cutout value was 36¢ lower Monday afternoon at $227.00/cwt. Select was 69¢ higher at $213.98.
Corn futures closed 4¢ to 7¢ lower through May ’20 and then mostly 1¢ to 2¢ lower.
Soybean futures closed 7¢ to 12¢ lower through Aug ‘20, and then mostly 2¢ lower.
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