Core Viewpoint - The foreign trade sector in Changsha is a significant driver of economic growth, showing resilience and upward momentum despite external pressures, with notable increases in both volume and quality of trade activities in the first half of the year [1][9]. Group 1: Trade Performance - In the first half of the year, Changsha's total import and export volume reached 1367.6 billion yuan, marking a 1.2% year-on-year increase and accounting for 52.1% of the province's total trade [1]. - In June alone, the import and export volume was 276.6 billion yuan, reflecting a 13.5% growth and reaching a two-year high [1]. - Changsha engaged in trade with 221 countries and regions, with nearly 60% of these partnerships showing growth, an increase of over 40 compared to the previous year [2]. Group 2: Sector-Specific Growth - The health industry, represented by Hunan Aichen Technology Group, reported a 30% annual sales increase, exporting to over 100 countries [2]. - The export of "new three samples" products, including electric vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic products, reached 77.4 billion yuan, a 77.5% increase, with electric vehicle exports alone totaling 51.6 billion yuan, up 68.3% [5]. - Traditional export products like engineering machinery and fireworks also saw stable growth, with increases of 0.9% and 25.1% respectively [6]. Group 3: Trade with Africa - Changsha's trade with Africa reached a historical high in the first half of the year, with a total of 151.9 billion yuan, a 59.5% increase [8]. - Exports to Africa amounted to 99.5 billion yuan, growing by 38.6%, while imports surged by 123.9% to 52.4 billion yuan [8]. - Notable increases in imports from Africa included sesame (7227.1 million yuan, up 79.2%), fish products (3119.8 million yuan, up 142.6%), and coffee (669.2 million yuan, up 199.9%) [8]. Group 4: Policy Support and Initiatives - Changsha has implemented a series of measures to stabilize foreign trade, including the "2025 Stabilizing Foreign Trade Ten Measures" policy framework, which encompasses market expansion and trade promotion [9]. - The city has organized activities to assist 40 enterprises with financing and other operational challenges, facilitating a credit provision of 2.075 billion yuan for foreign trade companies [9].

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the challenges faced by American farmers in finding alternative markets for products like chicken feet and fish heads, which were previously exported to China but are now affected by high tariffs due to trade tensions [1][2][12]. Group 1: Impact on Chicken Feet Exports - American farmers are struggling to adapt to new tariffs imposed by China, which has significantly reduced the demand for chicken feet, a product that is popular in China but not in the U.S. [1][2] - In 2022, the export volume of chicken feet to China reached 479,700 tons, making it the largest export market for this product [1]. - The president of the U.S. Poultry & Egg Export Council stated that the latest tariffs could drive chicken feet exports "close to zero" [1]. Group 2: Broader Implications for U.S. Agriculture - The imposition of a 125% retaliatory tariff by China on U.S. imports has led to a significant loss of market for American chicken feet, forcing farmers to consider freezing the product or repurposing it for animal feed [2]. - The U.S. Meat Export Federation reported that the actual tariff rate on U.S. pork products has risen to 172%, severely impacting exports of pork by-products to China, which accounted for over half of U.S. exports [6]. - The economic loss for U.S. farmers due to the trade dispute is estimated to be around $1 billion annually, with each pig potentially losing $8 to $10 in value [6]. Group 3: Fish Head Exports and Alternative Markets - The Two Rivers Fisheries Company, a major fish exporter in Kentucky, reported a 20% expected revenue drop due to canceled orders for fish heads after the tariffs were imposed [8]. - The company processed 1.6 million kilograms of Asian carp in 2024, with China being the sole export market for fish heads [8]. - The owner of the company is now considering targeting the Asian community in the U.S. or exploring markets in South Korea and Vietnam as alternatives [8][9]. Group 4: Overall Agricultural Crisis - The trade tensions have led to widespread cancellations of agricultural orders across various sectors, with the American Agricultural Transportation Coalition describing the situation as a "full-blown crisis" [11]. - The rising costs of fertilizers, pest control chemicals, and agricultural machinery due to tariffs are further exacerbating the challenges faced by American farmers [11].