The American Soybean Association is calling for the Trump Administration to prioritize soybean exports in upcoming trade talks with China.
The ASA called for these additional purchases of soybeans in a letter to the White House with the additional request of removing the remaining 10% retaliatory tariff on U.S. imports into China. ASA President Scott Metzger said, “Farmers continue to face serious headwinds as we enter the 2026 planting season. We need a return to predictable and stable trade with our largest customer in China. We appreciate President Trump’s attention to the plight of soybean farmers and the commitments secured in Busan last autumn, and we are hopeful that he will secure more positive outcomes for U.S. agriculture after this next meeting with President Xi.”
According to the ASA, “In Marketing Year 2024/2025, U.S. soybean farmers shipped 22.6 million metric tons (MMT) to China, accounting for $9.9 billion in sales. On average, China imports between 25 to 30 MMT of U.S. soybeans annually. Maintaining the status quo for exports to China while the cost of inputs continues to rise and place additional financial strain on farmers is not sustainable for the rural economy.”
Audio Reporting by Dale Sandlin for Southeast AgNet.