Does China Really Impact Global Commodity Prices?

ANALYSIS - Does China really have a strong impact on the US and global commodity prices? No, says economist Kel Kelly.

6 October 2014

2 minute read

By: Sarah Mikesell

Asia

Kel Kelly, economist with GROWMARK, said China doesn't have a strong impact on the US or global markets because they don't buy US agricultural products. He explains the rationale behind his view.

Kel spoke at the Global Grains North America conference held in Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Sarah Mikesell

Editor

Sarah Mikesell grew up on a five-generation family farming operation in Ohio, USA, where her family still farms. She feels extraordinarily lucky to get to do what she loves - write about livestock and crop agriculture. You can find her on Twitter or LinkedIn.