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Trump Admits Trade War Hurt Soybean Farmers, Blames Biden

10/3/2025

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Trump acknowledged his trade war harmed soybean farmers in a Truth Social post.
He said China is not buying soybeans for negotiating reasons.
He introduced the slogan MAKE SOYBEANS, AND OTHER ROW CROPS, GREAT AGAIN.
Bessent, on Squawk Box, attributed ag trade issues to President Biden, recounting a Chinese official blaming Biden for halting soybean purchases.

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Story summary

Trump acknowledged his trade war harmed soybean farmers in a Truth Social post.
He said China is not buying soybeans for negotiating reasons.
He introduced the slogan MAKE SOYBEANS, AND OTHER ROW CROPS, GREAT AGAIN.
Bessent, on Squawk Box, attributed ag trade issues to President Biden, recounting a Chinese official blaming Biden for halting soybean purchases.