Group 1 - The core issue is that the U.S. soybean industry is facing significant losses as China shifts its purchases to Brazil, resulting in billions of dollars in missed orders for American farmers [3][5][11] - In September and October, China purchased 8 million tons and 4 million tons of soybeans from South America, respectively, compared to 7 million tons from the U.S. during the same period last year [3] - The price of soybeans at the Chicago futures exchange has dropped to a five-year low, reflecting the dire situation for U.S. farmers [3] Group 2 - President Trump has called for China to quadruple its soybean orders to reduce the trade deficit, but analysts believe this is unrealistic given the 23% tariffs on U.S. soybeans [5][7] - The Chinese government has indicated that the resolution of trade issues requires the U.S. to reconsider its tariff policies, emphasizing that there are no winners in a trade war [7][9] - The U.S. soybean export association reports that many farmers are struggling due to inventory buildup and are urging the government to negotiate a new agreement with China [11] Group 3 - China's diversification strategy has led to a decrease in the share of U.S. soybeans in its imports, with a 5.7% reduction and an increase in Brazilian soybeans by 6.7% [9] - The ongoing trade tensions have created chaos in the U.S. soybean industry, with political decisions overshadowing the livelihoods of farmers [11] - As the midterm elections approach, the impact of these trade policies on votes in agricultural states remains a concern for the Trump administration [11]
求中国也没用,眼看丢掉数十亿美元大单,特朗普追悔莫及
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-18 10:22