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Story summary
- Tariff hikes under U.S. President Donald Trump pushed China to shift U.S. agricultural imports to Latin America, especially Brazil.
- In 2024, over 40% of U.S. soybean production was exported, about half to China.
- China has halted soybean purchases, buying from Brazil, which shipped 79 million metric tons by October 2025.
- China’s investments in ports and railways signal a sourcing commitment, despite a deal for U.S. soy not restoring volumes.
