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Grassley Urges Trade Deal as China Bypasses U.S. Soybeans

9/26/2025

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Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) urged action to resolve the United States–China trade impasse.
He cited farmer discontent and highlighted China’s purchases of Argentine soybeans, bypassing United States exports.
Grassley noted a 20% retaliatory tariff on United States soybeans and called for a trade deal.
Argentina suspended export taxes, making its soybeans more competitive and adding pressure on United States farmers.

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Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) urged action to resolve the United States–China trade impasse.
He cited farmer discontent and highlighted China’s purchases of Argentine soybeans, bypassing United States exports.
Grassley noted a 20% retaliatory tariff on United States soybeans and called for a trade deal.
Argentina suspended export taxes, making its soybeans more competitive and adding pressure on United States farmers.