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2 min readUS Soybean Farmers Face Export Challenges Amid China Trade Tensions
TrueGov Editorial Team•4 months ago•2 min read
Agricultural sector experiences market shifts as tariffs affect trade patterns
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US soybean farmers are experiencing significant market disruptions in their export business to China. According to reports, exports of American soybeans to China have decreased substantially, with no new orders recorded in recent months ahead of the autumn export season. Prior to the implementation of tariffs in 2018, China represented approximately 30% of total US soybean production and 60% of American soybean exports, valued at $12.8 billion annually according to soybean industry associations.