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China Turns to Argentine Soybeans, U.S. Farmers Left Out

10/15/2025

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China is purchasing at least 10 cargoes of Argentine soybeans after Argentina removed grain export taxes, signaling a shift away from U.S. producers.
This excludes U.S. soybean farmers from the Chinese market as the U.S. contemplates 100% tariffs on China.
Caleb Ragland, president of the American Soybean Association, says U.S. farmers lose opportunities without a trade deal to remove retaliatory tariffs.
The tensions underscore the urgency for a resolution.

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Story summary

China is purchasing at least 10 cargoes of Argentine soybeans after Argentina removed grain export taxes, signaling a shift away from U.S. producers.
This excludes U.S. soybean farmers from the Chinese market as the U.S. contemplates 100% tariffs on China.
Caleb Ragland, president of the American Soybean Association, says U.S. farmers lose opportunities without a trade deal to remove retaliatory tariffs.
The tensions underscore the urgency for a resolution.