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Trump’s 25% Tariff Caused a Crisis in the U.S., and Brazil Seized the Opportunity to Become Supplier of 71% of China’s Soybeans

Written by Carla Teles
Published on 10/09/2025 at 23:15
A tarifa de 25% de Trump causou uma crise nos EUA, e o Brasil aproveitou a oportunidade para se tornar o fornecedor de 71% da soja da China
Entenda como a guerra comercial de Trump gerou uma crise na soja dos EUA e impulsionou o Brasil a um recorde na exportação de soja para a China. Veja os números!
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While American Producers Suffer From The Effects Of Trade Barriers, Brazilian Agriculture Takes Advantage Of A Historic Opportunity To Dominate The Chinese Market.

The tariff war initiated by Donald Trump created a scenario of losses for the U.S. agriculture. Tariffs halted soybean sales to China. In contrast, Brazil is taking advantage of the opportunity, filling the gap and projecting a new record in soybean exports.

Trump Tariffs Hit American Agriculture Hard

The U.S. agricultural sector faces a critical situation. The tariff policies of former President Trump resulted in billion-dollar losses for producers. In 2018, a 25% tariff on American agricultural products triggered a 74% drop in Chinese purchases of soybeans from the country. The situation is so delicate that Arkansas producers are seeking protection for the sector, reporting a crisis scenario.

Brazil’s Advancement In The Chinese Soybean Market

With the barrier imposed on American soybeans, China sought new suppliers. Brazil and Argentina quickly filled this space. Brazilian agriculture became the primary partner of the Chinese. The heated demand boosted the production and logistics of the country, focused on meeting the Asian giant’s needs and consolidating a new dynamic in the global grain trade.

Numbers Prove: Brazil Leads Soybean Exports

The data confirms the positive moment for Brazil. In 2024, 71% of all soybeans imported by China came from Brazil. The expectation is that the country will set a historic record in soybean exports in 2025, with a forecast of 112 million tons by January 2026. Only between February and August 2025, Brazil already exported 86 million tons, with China being the primary destination.

Uncertain Future For U.S. Soybeans In China

The future scenario for American producers remains unclear. Currently, China has no reservations regarding soybean purchases from the U.S. for the 2025/26 harvest. Donald Trump has even asked the Chinese to quadruple their purchases. Meanwhile, Chinese importers have already secured 7.4 million tons for October, most of which is of South American origin.

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