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China's US Agricultural Imports Dive 43% Amid Tariff War

6/23/2025

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In May, China's imports of US agricultural products plummeted by more than 43% compared to last year, with fresh boneless beef and edible sorghum experiencing staggering declines of over 97%. The ongoing US-China tariff war, intensified by Beijing's March tariffs, casts a shadow over any hopes for recovery in trade relations.

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In May, China's imports of US agricultural products plummeted by more than 43% compared to last year, with fresh boneless beef and edible sorghum experiencing staggering declines of over 97%. The ongoing US-China tariff war, intensified by Beijing's March tariffs, casts a shadow over any hopes for recovery in trade relations.