“中国订单量仍为零”，美大豆协会主席拖拉机上喊话特朗普

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. soybean industry is facing a critical situation as China, its largest buyer, has not placed any orders during the harvest season, which is essential for the livelihoods of American farmers [1][3]. Group 1: Market Conditions - Caleb Lagrange, president of the American Soybean Association, highlighted that the current harvest season is dire, with China placing zero orders for U.S. soybeans, which is alarming for the industry [1]. - The U.S. soybean industry relies heavily on exports, with an average of 28% of U.S. soybeans exported to China before 2018, accounting for 60% of total exports during that period [3]. Group 2: Economic Impact - Lagrange emphasized that many farmers, including himself, have no other sources of income outside of farming, making the loss of their largest customer extremely detrimental [3]. - Due to tariffs, U.S. soybeans are priced 20% higher than South American competitors, reducing their competitiveness in the global market [3]. Group 3: Urgency for Action - Lagrange called for immediate action from President Trump to secure the Chinese market, stressing that delays could lead to a shift towards Brazilian soybeans, which will begin harvesting in January and February [3]. - A letter sent to Trump on August 19 indicated that U.S. soybean farmers are under significant financial pressure as the harvest season approaches, and the longer negotiations with China take, the more severe the impact on farmers will be [3].