China Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on Key U.S. Agricultural Exports

New tariffs of 10-15% target American farm products as part of escalating trade tensions between the U.S. and China.

China's new tariffs on U.S. agricultural goods, effective March 10, 2025, include 10-15% levies on grains, proteins, cotton, and fresh produce.
Soybeans, which account for nearly half of U.S. agricultural exports to China, face a 10% tariff, along with sorghum, beef, pork, and dairy products.
The U.S. recently increased tariffs on Chinese imports from 10% to 20%, citing concerns over industrial policy and the flow of fentanyl into the country.
China has also halted purchases of soybeans from three U.S. firms and imposed restrictions on 25 American companies' business operations in China.
The trade war highlights China's growing agricultural self-sufficiency and the economic pressures on both nations as they escalate retaliatory measures.