U.S. Soybean Farmers Face Permanent Market Loss Amid Trump Trade War Fallout
U.S. soybean exporters may never reclaim their dominant position in China's market, a casualty of the protracted trade war initiated during the TRUMP administration. China's pivot to alternative suppliers has reshaped global agricultural trade flows, with $12.6 billion in annual exports now hanging in the balance.
Oxford Economics analysts suggest the damage could be lasting, even if diplomatic relations improve. "The structural shift in China's sourcing strategy demonstrates how trade barriers can permanently alter supply chains," said lead economist Kiran Ahmed. The report notes Beijing shows no urgency to resume pre-conflict purchasing levels.