Group 1 - The American Soybean Association urges the U.S. government to reach an agreement with China to eliminate tariffs and encourage significant purchases of U.S. soybeans, warning of severe long-term economic consequences for U.S. agriculture if China continues to avoid U.S. soybeans [1] - Due to ongoing trade tensions and negotiations, China is accelerating its soybean purchases from Brazil and has not pre-purchased U.S. soybeans for the upcoming harvest, causing concern among traders and farmers [1] - The American Soybean Association highlights the decline in soybean prices while production costs for farmers have significantly increased, putting financial pressure on growers [1] Group 2 - In the 2023-2024 marketing year, China purchased 54% of U.S. soybean exports, totaling $13.2 billion, but the USDA reports a 39% year-on-year decline in U.S. soybean imports from China for the first half of 2025 [2] - The White House states that President Trump is focused on farmers' interests and aims to create a fair competitive environment, having previously urged China to triple its soybean purchases, which led to a temporary price increase [2] - Farmers express skepticism about the feasibility of achieving the target for increased soybean purchases from China [2]
“美国农民难以长期承受”,美大豆协会呼吁特朗普取消关税
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-08-20 22:45