China’s Retaliatory Tariffs Crushed U.S. Soybean Exports

China’s Retaliatory Tariffs Crushed U.S. Soybean Exports

Soybean exports to China by year

A line chart of soybean exports to China over time, showing that U.S. exports dropped after China imposed tariffs, and Brazilian exports rose

U.S. exports recovered after a trade deal.

After China imposed tariffs on the U.S., American exports fell and Brazilian exports rose.

Brazil

United States

Source: UN Comtrade.