Trump’s Trade Focus Shifts to Soybeans

The Trump administration’s trade war has severely impacted American soybean farmers, who traditionally relied on China as their top export market, accounting for about $12 billion in sales. With China halting U.S. soybean purchases during the main harvest season, U.S. officials are preparing aid for farmers while also addressing the economic strain this situation places on foreign policy, particularly regarding Argentina’s soybean exports to China.