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U.S. Soybean Exports to China Plummet Amid South America Surge

9/30/2025

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U.S. soybean exports to China collapsed 23% year over year.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins cited U.S. aid to Argentina boosting Argentine exports to China.
China has turned to South America for soybeans, securing 12 million metric tons from Brazil and Argentina.
Farmers remain skeptical of aid, seeking long-term trade solutions.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune called for federal support.

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Story summary

U.S. soybean exports to China collapsed 23% year over year.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins cited U.S. aid to Argentina boosting Argentine exports to China.
China has turned to South America for soybeans, securing 12 million metric tons from Brazil and Argentina.
Farmers remain skeptical of aid, seeking long-term trade solutions.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune called for federal support.