Trade war issues are causing initial purchase failures for U.S. soybeans, which are now being shipped to New Orleans from farms like those of Barry Alexander in Kentucky, targeting China.
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Updated Sep 20
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Trade war issues are causing initial purchase failures for U.S. soybeans, which are now being shipped to New Orleans from farms like those of Barry Alexander in Kentucky, targeting China.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Diplomatic engagement between the U.S. and China has led to increased soybean purchases by Beijing.1 source
Specific ground-level impact of trade war on U.S. agriculture and China market.1 source
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Donald Trump
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