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日媒:美花旗参种植者濒临崩溃
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-06-30 02:14

Group 1 - The article discusses the severe impact of ongoing US-China trade tensions on American ginseng growers, particularly in Wisconsin, which produces 98% of the US ginseng supply [1] - Due to trade disputes, shipments to China have stalled since April, leading to a significant accumulation of unsold ginseng in warehouses and a decline in prices [1][2] - The US exported $32.5 million worth of ginseng to mainland China and Hong Kong last year, accounting for 83% of the global export total for this product [1] Group 2 - Many ginseng growers are exiting the industry due to low prices and high investment costs, with some reducing their planting areas or ceasing operations altogether [2] - The wholesale export volume of ginseng decreased by 10% to 15% last year, attributed to the uncertainty created by the "Trump effect" on trade policies [2] - The domestic ginseng market in the US has shrunk by 25% over the past two years, with growers now focusing on the Asian American community while facing challenges from tariffs and geopolitical tensions [2]