卖不掉 根本卖不掉！美国“豆贱伤农” 议员喊话：救救农民 我们正失去数十年心血开拓的市场

Core Insights - Despite record agricultural yields in the U.S. this year, farmers are experiencing widespread pessimism due to market access issues and declining prices for their crops [1][2][3] - The U.S. agricultural sector is facing a "devastating blow" from multiple factors including rising operational costs due to tariffs, low commodity prices, and shrinking markets [2][3][6] - The U.S. government is expected to provide over $40 billion in subsidies to farmers by 2025, marking the second-highest record since 1933, but this may not be sufficient to alleviate the current crisis [2][4] Group 1: Farmer Sentiment and Economic Impact - The Purdue University and Chicago Mercantile Exchange's agricultural economic barometer indicates a continuous decline in farmer sentiment in July and August [1] - Farmers are struggling to maintain their livelihoods, with some resorting to selling equipment due to plummeting crop prices [2][3] - The agricultural sector is experiencing its most challenging economic period in decades, as stated by the chairman of the House Agriculture Committee [3] Group 2: Tariff Effects and Market Access - The imposition of tariffs on steel and aluminum has resulted in a $600 million loss for John Deere, the largest agricultural machinery manufacturer in the U.S., leading to significant layoffs [2] - The trade war has severely impacted U.S. agricultural exports, particularly soybeans, with China not placing any orders since May, marking a historic low [10][12] - Other countries are capitalizing on the U.S. market share loss, with Brazil and Argentina increasing their exports to China significantly [10][12] Group 3: Government Response and Future Outlook - The U.S. government has promised compensation to farmers, but many are skeptical about the effectiveness and timeliness of these measures [12][15] - Predictions indicate that U.S. agricultural net income could decline by over $30 billion by 2026 due to reduced subsidies and low commodity prices [5] - Farmers express a strong desire for market access rather than government subsidies, emphasizing the need for immediate action from the government [12][15]