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What's behind delay in U.S. lifting metals tariffs on Canada, Mexico

Worries about successful outcome from this week's U.S./China trade talks curbs buying interest.

A few showers in Brazil, weaker oil and stocks keep pressure on grains.

USDA's Crop Production Annual Summary, Quarterly Grain Stocks and Winter Wheat Seedings Reports will be issued on Feb. 8, the day the monthly Supply & Demand Report is scheduled to be released.

In addition to coming in below expectations, weekly volumes inspected for export were down notably from the previous week for corn, soybeans and wheat.

Doane economists provide a visual update on short-term, intermediate and long-term trends for commodity and key outside markets.

Corn, soybean and wheat futures open the week under pressure.

A little more rain next week in Brazil to aid late soybean crops but not cause major harvesting delays.

Market also focused on Federal Reserve FOMC meetings later this week on U.S. monetary policy.

Chinese delegation arrives in D.C. | China may make some structural concessions, more later

Info coming on release of past and future USDA reports | Chinese delegation in Washington

President Trump signs measure into law

USDA to reopen and bring some clarity to grain demand.

No funding for border wall, but lawmakers will discuss border security in weeks ahead

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