U.S. Farmers Face New Trade War Threat with China Under Trump

Trump's re-election raises concerns of renewed tariffs impacting U.S. agricultural exports to China, a critical market for American farmers.

U.S. agriculture producers are preparing for potential trade disruptions as President-elect Donald Trump considers imposing a 60% tariff on Chinese goods.
China, the largest market for U.S. farm exports, has seen a decline in imports of American goods like soybeans, corn, and sorghum since the 2018 trade war.
U.S. agricultural exports to China fell 24% last year, with further declines expected, though China remains an irreplaceable market for American farmers.
Efforts to diversify U.S. agricultural markets include expanding into Southeast Asia, Africa, and India, but these markets cannot fully replace China's demand.
U.S. officials express hope for continued agricultural trade cooperation with China, emphasizing the sector's success despite tariff challenges.