Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, also a soybean farmer, expressed his shared pain with farmers affected by China's halt on U.S. soybean purchases due to the trade war, and discussed a potential deal with China that could include relief for farmers.
The US-China trade war has severely impacted American soybean farmers, especially in Nebraska, as China has stopped purchasing US soybeans, leading to economic distress, potential bankruptcies, and calls for government aid, despite ongoing negotiations and promises of support from the Trump administration.
The U.S. soybean industry is facing a crisis as China, a major buyer, has stopped purchasing American soybeans in retaliation for tariffs, leading to surplus stockpiles, financial losses for farmers, and concerns over falling land values.