China-US trade war affects U.S. soybean exports, farmers hope for a deal to ease the crisis

Foreign Media: U.S. Soybean Farmers Are in a Dilemma Due to the Sino-U.S. Trade War and Urgently Hope for an Agreement

China was one of the largest buyers of U.S. soybeans, with imports accounting for nearly a third of U.S. soybean exports, but has placed no orders this year. Due to mutual tariff hikes, U.S. soybeans have lost competitiveness in the Chinese market, and the overall tariff on U.S. soybeans in China has risen to 34% as of August 2025.

McCrain, a farmer from South Dakota, said although he supports the U.S. government's tariff policy and hopes to exchange it for a long-term agreement, the reality is that farmers are suffering significant economic losses. He described his current situation as "walking a tightrope."

More voices in the U.S. agricultural sector are calling for a quick agreement to ensure agricultural product sales.

Original article: www.toutiao.com/article/1843659282458627/

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