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Why Is China Not Buying U.S. Soybeans?
Yahoo Financeยท2025-09-30 15:42

Group 1 - The soybean futures markets have been impacted by Argentina's temporary grain export tax suspension, leading to around 40 cargoes of soybeans registered for export, primarily booked by China [1] - U.S.-China trade tensions have intensified, with new tariffs imposed by the U.S. and retaliatory measures from China, placing American soybean farmers in a challenging position [2] - U.S. soybean farmers are frustrated as they have made zero sales to China in the current crop marketing year due to a 20% retaliatory tariff from China, allowing competitors like Brazil and Argentina to capture market share [5] Group 2 - China typically purchases about 90% of Argentina's soybean exports, and while recent sales have increased, total exports remain within expected norms [6] - China's strong demand for soybeans suggests that while Argentina may meet short-term needs, global demand will continue to rise, indicating a bullish outlook for U.S. and global soybean markets in the long term [7]