绝大多数中国大豆订单被巴西拿走，美国豆农焦虑绝望

Group 1 - The core issue facing U.S. soybean farmers is the lack of orders from China, with the expected export value for 2024 being $12.8 billion, yet no orders have been received this year [2] - Typically, by this time of year, about one-third of the annual soybean sales to China would be completed, representing 8% to 9% of total U.S. soybean production, but this year the actual sales volume is zero [2] - The increase in tariffs has severely impacted U.S.-China trade, raising the landed cost of U.S. soybeans compared to Brazilian soybeans by 531 yuan per ton, resulting in a loss of competitiveness for U.S. soybeans [2] Group 2 - The U.S. agricultural sector is facing significant challenges, including environmental changes and market fluctuations, with a potential agricultural crisis looming by 2025 if the current trend continues [3] - In 2022, the U.S. exported approximately $20 billion worth of agricultural products to China, half of which was soybeans, highlighting the importance of this market for U.S. farmers [3] - The decline in soybean exports has led to many farms going bankrupt, with soybean futures prices hitting a ten-year low, and many farmers unable to cover their costs [3] Group 3 - The U.S. is currently facing a debt of $37 trillion, which limits its ability to address the wave of bankruptcies among farms and related businesses, reminiscent of the economic depression in the 1930s [4] - Farmers are in a situation where they would rather waste their produce than sell it at a loss, similar to historical precedents during economic downturns [4] Group 4 - Brazil has increasingly become the largest supplier of soybeans to China, taking the majority of soybean import orders, while Argentina is also expanding its market share [5] - The U.S. is losing its dominant position in the global soybean market due to price competition and structural adjustments in the supply chain [5] - The reduction in U.S. soybean imports by China has led to increased anxiety and despair among U.S. soybean farmers [5]