Why these unexpected stocks are skyrocketing double-digits today as Trump's China tariff war heats up
Fastcompany·2025-10-15 20:11

Core Insights - Stocks linked to agriculture, soybeans, and cooking oil have seen significant increases following President Trump's announcement of potential business terminations with China related to cooking oil and trade as a response to China's refusal to purchase American soybeans [2][3][6] Company Performance - Pinnacle Food Group Limited (Nasdaq: PFAI) stock rose over 77% - Sadot Group Inc. (Nasdaq: SDOT) stock increased over 87% - Australian Oilseeds Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: COOT) stock surged over 260% during midday trading [3] Industry Context - The recent stock performance is part of a broader trade and tariff conflict between the U.S. and China, which has escalated with new restrictions on rare earth mineral exports vital for U.S. technology and defense sectors [5] - Trump's administration has indicated a willingness to impose 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, citing economic hostility from China regarding soybean purchases [6][8]