Group 1 - The core issue is that U.S. soybean farmers are facing a significant decline in orders from China, with 8 million tons of soybean orders redirected to South America due to ongoing trade tensions [1] - Chinese importers have completed their soybean purchases for September, with plans to buy an additional 4 million tons in October, effectively excluding the U.S. from the market [1] - The decline in soybean orders has led to a drop in Chicago soybean futures prices, reaching a nearly five-year low, which negatively impacts the economy of U.S. agricultural states [1] Group 2 - The Trump administration's trade policies, particularly the tariff war, are seen as detrimental to both U.S. and Chinese interests, with no clear winners emerging from the conflict [3][5] - Despite previous opportunities for cooperation, the U.S. has continued to impose tariffs and threats, undermining potential agricultural exports to China [5][7] - The negative effects of the tariff war are becoming evident, particularly for industries reliant on foreign trade and consumers, raising concerns about the sustainability of Trump's political support among farmers and workers [7][9]
中方给了一次机会,特朗普自己没抓住,白白错失数十亿美元大单
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-08-20 23:20