Tag: US-China Trade
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Soybean Talks with China: A Farm-Impact Trade Review
The soybean stakes in US-China trade Few crops symbolize the economic tug-of-war between the United States and China more than soybeans. China remains a major buyer of U.S. soy, a fact that intertwines rural livelihoods with high-level diplomacy. Tariffs, exchange-rate volatility, and shifting policy priorities shape the market year after year. For farmers, the price…
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Soybeans, Tariffs and Talks: Trump’s Xi Meeting Could Shape US Farm Lifeline
Soybeans at the Crossroads: Why Farmers Are Watching Washington–Beijing Talks Closely Soybeans sit at the heart of US farming realities and geopolitical tensions. The United States has long relied on Chinese demand for its soy, a staple cash crop that helps determine planting decisions, income stability, and rural livelihoods. In recent months, tariff chatter, price…